Charlottesville, VA vs Pico Rivera, 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
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 30.8 min). Charlottesville leads in crime level (9.8 vs 12.8). Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 44,983 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 148 |
| 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
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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