Charlottesville, VA vs Tacoma, 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
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 28.4 min). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 52). Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 44,983 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+10.8 |
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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
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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