Charlottesville, VA vs Vista, 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
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 27.1 min). Vista leads in median household income ($88,715 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in cost of living index (122 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 63.3 (#1784) |
| Population | 44,983 | 98,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $879,716 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $88,715 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+16.8 |
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
63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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