Blacksburg, VA vs Vista, 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
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Blacksburg leads in crime level (2.1 vs 8.7). Vista leads in median household income ($88,715 vs $42,012). Blacksburg leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Blacksburg, VA | Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#869) | 63.3 (#1784) |
| Population | 45,485 | 98,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,635 | $879,716 |
| Median Household Income | $42,012 | $88,715 |
| Average Commute | 14.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.5 | D+16.8 |
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
63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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