Manteca, CA vs St. Charles, MO

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

vs

St. Charles

76.7

#325 nationally

St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 9.5). St. Charles leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 40.2 min). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 143).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Manteca, CA St. Charles, MO
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1816) 76.7 (#325)
Population 91,059 71,800
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,224 $350,422
Median Household Income $89,966 $83,589
Average Commute 40.2 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 42 33
Crime Level 9.5 3.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 143 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+0.9 R+17.0