Fredericksburg, VA vs Pittsburg, 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
Pittsburg leads in crime level (12.6 vs 16.5). Fredericksburg leads in average commute (32.4 min vs 39.2 min). Fredericksburg leads in walk score (46 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 28,928 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | D+38.0 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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D-
62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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