Manteca, CA vs Oceanside, 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.

Manteca

62.9

#1816 nationally

vs

Oceanside

60

#1941 nationally

Oceanside leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 40.2 min). Manteca leads in crime level (9.5 vs 12.6). Manteca leads in cost of living index (143 vs 161).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Manteca, CA Oceanside, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1816) 60 (#1941)
Population 91,059 170,020
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,224 $874,097
Median Household Income $89,966 $86,701
Average Commute 40.2 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 42 39
Crime Level 9.5 12.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 143 161
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+0.9 D+16.8