Charlottesville, VA vs Fort Collins, CO
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
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 42). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 20.8 min). Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 44,983 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+17.6 |
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+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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