Burien, WA vs Charlottesville, 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.
Burien
64.2
#1708 nationally
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 27.5 min). Burien leads in median household income ($84,583 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in crime level (9.8 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burien, WA | Charlottesville, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1708) | 70.1 (#1130) |
| Population | 50,730 | 44,983 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $643,360 | $522,903 |
| Median Household Income | $84,583 | $67,177 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 17 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+68.7 |
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64.2 Score
Burien, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$643,360
Population
50,730
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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