Charlottesville, VA vs Union 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

vs

Union City

60

#1943 nationally

Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 33 min). Charlottesville leads in cost of living index (122 vs 201).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Charlottesville, VA Union City, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1130) 60 (#1943)
Population 44,983 65,414
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $522,903 $1,223,080
Median Household Income $67,177 $138,013
Average Commute 17 min 33 min
Walk Score 58 47
Crime Level 9.8 11.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 201
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+68.7 D+53.6