Charlottesville, VA vs Poway, 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
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 9.8). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 44,983 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+16.8 |
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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
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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