Manteca, CA vs Sacramento, 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

Sacramento

66.2

#1576 nationally

Sacramento leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 40.2 min). Manteca leads in median household income ($89,966 vs $73,924). Sacramento leads in cost of living index (123 vs 143).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Manteca, CA Sacramento, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1816) 66.2 (#1576)
Population 91,059 528,001
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,224 $480,488
Median Household Income $89,966 $73,924
Average Commute 40.2 min 26.2 min
Walk Score 42 47
Crime Level 9.5 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 5.6
Cost of Living Index 143 123
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+0.9 D+19.7