Gastonia, NC vs Placentia, CA
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.
Gastonia
67.9
#1368 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in crime level (9.8 vs 23.3). Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 23). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $58,047).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gastonia, NC | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1368) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 83,942 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,555 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $58,047 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 23.3 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.9 Score
Gastonia, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$279,555
Population
83,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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