Blacksburg, VA vs Daly City, 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
Daly City
63.6
#1754 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.1). Daly City leads in median household income ($114,910 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 29.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Daly City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 63.6 (#1754) |
| Population | 45,485 | 99,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $1,137,024 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $114,910 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+50.3 |
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
63.6 Score
Daly City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,137,024
Population
99,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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