Culpeper, VA vs Santa Ana, 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 34.8 min). Culpeper leads in median household income ($86,940 vs $72,458). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 21,012 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Ana has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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