Andover, MN vs Christiansburg, VA
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.
Andover
71.9
#941 nationally
Christiansburg
73.7
#682 nationally
Christiansburg leads in walk score (25 vs 12). Andover leads in median household income ($123,054 vs $71,468). Christiansburg leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 26.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Andover, MN | Christiansburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#941) | 73.7 (#682) |
| Population | 33,089 | 22,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,292 | $309,979 |
| Median Household Income | $123,054 | $71,468 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+3.5 |
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71.9 Score
Andover, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,292
Population
33,089
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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73.7 Score
Christiansburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$309,979
Population
22,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Northeast
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