Fontana, CA vs Mint Hill, 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.

Fontana

63.7

#1746 nationally

vs

Mint Hill

68.7

#1295 nationally

Fontana leads in walk score (37 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in crime level (2.7 vs 7.4). Mint Hill leads in cost of living index (111 vs 141).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fontana, CA Mint Hill, NC
WhereAtHome Score 63.7 (#1746) 68.7 (#1295)
Population 215,465 27,815
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $640,652 $516,660
Median Household Income $93,230 $92,102
Average Commute 33.3 min 28.1 min
Walk Score 37 10
Crime Level 7.4 2.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 141 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+32.9