Manteca, CA vs St. Louis, 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. Louis

77

#293 nationally

Manteca leads in median household income ($89,966 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 143). St. Louis leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 40.2 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Manteca, CA St. Louis, MO
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1816) 77 (#293)
Population 91,059 293,310
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,224 $188,569
Median Household Income $89,966 $51,591
Average Commute 40.2 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 42 62
Crime Level 9.5 High
School Rating N/A 4.8
Cost of Living Index 143 86
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+0.9 D+64.7