Charlottesville, VA vs SeaTac, WA
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
SeaTac
63.7
#1751 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 26.6 min). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 38). SeaTac leads in median household income ($79,433 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | SeaTac, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 63.7 (#1751) |
| Population | 44,983 | 31,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $589,243 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $79,433 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+51.7 |
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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
63.7 Score
SeaTac, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,243
Population
31,799
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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