Manteca, CA vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.5). Manteca leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Manteca, CA | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,059 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,224 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $89,966 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 40.2 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+20.3 |
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62.9 Score
Manteca, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,224
Population
91,059
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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