Cypress, CA vs Herndon, 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.
Cypress
62.9
#1810 nationally
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 177). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 31.1 min). Herndon leads in crime level (6.6 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cypress, CA | Herndon, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1810) | 68.4 (#1320) |
| Population | 48,782 | 24,935 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,082,664 | $734,699 |
| Median Household Income | $117,461 | $133,403 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+35.0 |
D-
62.9 Score
Cypress, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,082,664
Population
48,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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