Charlottesville, VA vs Waco, TX
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
Waco
77.1
#281 nationally
Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 35). Charlottesville leads in median household income ($67,177 vs $47,421). Waco leads in cost of living index (93 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Waco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 77.1 (#281) |
| Population | 44,983 | 144,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $197,359 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $47,421 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | R+30.9 |
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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C+
77.1 Score
Waco, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$197,359
Population
144,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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