Charlottesville, VA vs Redlands, 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
Redlands
66.3
#1561 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 24.9 min). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 40). Redlands leads in median household income ($94,473 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Redlands, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 66.3 (#1561) |
| Population | 44,983 | 72,556 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $639,363 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $94,473 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.2 |
| 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 | R+2.1 |
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
66.3 Score
Redlands, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$639,363
Population
72,556
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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