Manteca, CA vs Raleigh, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Manteca
62.9
#1816 nationally
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Manteca leads in crime level (9.5 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 40.2 min). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manteca, CA | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1816) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 91,059 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,224 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $89,966 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 40.2 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+25.6 |
D-
62.9 Score
Manteca, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,224
Population
91,059
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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