Huntington Beach, CA vs Leesburg, 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.
Huntington Beach
63.7
#1747 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Huntington Beach leads in walk score (56 vs 36). Leesburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 195). Huntington Beach leads in crime level (5.7 vs 7.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntington Beach, CA | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1747) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 192,129 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,367,647 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $114,747 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+16.3 |
D
63.7 Score
Huntington Beach, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,367,647
Population
192,129
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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