Charlottesville, VA vs La Puente, 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
La Puente
62.6
#1839 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 30.6 min). Charlottesville leads in cost of living index (122 vs 144). La Puente leads in median household income ($77,702 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | La Puente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 62.6 (#1839) |
| Population | 44,983 | 36,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $724,717 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $77,702 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| 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+32.9 |
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
View Charlottesville, VA →
D-
62.6 Score
La Puente, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,717
Population
36,516
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
View La Puente, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Charlottesville for: