Charlottesville, VA vs West Linn, OR
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
West Linn
70.1
#1139 nationally
West Linn leads in crime level (1.6 vs 9.8). West Linn leads in median household income ($134,116 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | West Linn, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 70.1 (#1139) |
| Population | 44,983 | 26,629 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $779,602 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $134,116 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+9.7 |
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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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70.1 Score
West Linn, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$779,602
Population
26,629
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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