Charlottesville, VA vs Redwood City, 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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Charlottesville leads in cost of living index (122 vs 269). Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 44,983 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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