Montclair, CA vs Thomasville, 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.
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Thomasville leads in crime level (9.1 vs 17.6). Thomasville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 139). Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $48,457).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montclair, CA | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1923) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 37,545 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $661,144 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $72,789 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+47.1 |
D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
View Montclair, CA →
C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
View Thomasville, NC →
Try a different matchup
Swap Montclair for: