Charlottesville, VA vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 29.1 min). Charlottesville leads in cost of living index (122 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 44,983 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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