Lynchburg, VA vs Perris, 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.
Lynchburg
74.8
#548 nationally
Perris
62.3
#1865 nationally
Lynchburg leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 35.7 min). Perris leads in median household income ($78,352 vs $56,243). Lynchburg leads in cost of living index (100 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynchburg, VA | Perris, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#548) | 62.3 (#1865) |
| Population | 79,535 | 80,603 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $267,078 | $548,761 |
| Median Household Income | $56,243 | $78,352 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.9 | R+1.3 |
C
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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D-
62.3 Score
Perris, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$548,761
Population
80,603
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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