Charlottesville, VA vs Dixon, 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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Dixon
66.7
#1507 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 27.1 min). Dixon leads in median household income ($92,138 vs $67,177). Dixon leads in crime level (7.8 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Dixon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 66.7 (#1507) |
| Population | 44,983 | 19,309 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $608,772 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $92,138 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+23.0 |
C-
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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D
66.7 Score
Dixon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,772
Population
19,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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