Lynchburg, VA vs Montgomery, AL
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.
Lynchburg
74.8
#548 nationally
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Lynchburg leads in crime level (9.8 vs 16.3). Lynchburg leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 19.9 min). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (89 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynchburg, VA | Montgomery, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#548) | 77.8 (#216) |
| Population | 79,535 | 195,287 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,078 | $152,082 |
| Median Household Income | $56,243 | $54,166 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.9 | D+30.7 |
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74.8 Score
Lynchburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$267,078
Population
79,535
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Northeast
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77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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