Gautier, MS vs Staunton, 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.
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in walk score (35 vs 8). Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.8). Gautier leads in cost of living index (92 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 19,021 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | D+13.4 |
C+
77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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C
75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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