Blacksburg, VA vs Campbell, 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.
Blacksburg
72.5
#869 nationally
Campbell
60.5
#1930 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 13.4). Campbell leads in median household income ($141,794 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in cost of living index (119 vs 233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Campbell, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 60.5 (#1930) |
| Population | 45,485 | 41,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $1,881,250 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $141,794 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 233 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+40.0 |
C-
72.5 Score
Blacksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,635
Population
45,485
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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D-
60.5 Score
Campbell, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,881,250
Population
41,700
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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