Crystal, MN vs Culpeper, VA
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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 7.7). Crystal leads in average commute (24 min vs 34.8 min). Crystal leads in cost of living index (105 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Culpeper, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 66.7 (#1506) |
| Population | 21,906 | 21,012 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $463,556 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $86,940 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+25.0 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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