Chesapeake, VA vs Danville, 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.
Chesapeake
68.8
#1279 nationally
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
Danville leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.3). Danville leads in median household income ($209,518 vs $92,703). Chesapeake leads in cost of living index (119 vs 234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chesapeake, VA | Danville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1279) | 63 (#1804) |
| Population | 253,886 | 42,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,092 | $1,862,772 |
| Median Household Income | $92,703 | $209,518 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 234 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.8 | D+38.0 |
D+
68.8 Score
Chesapeake, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,092
Population
253,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Northeast
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D
63 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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