Nashville, TN vs Richmond, 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.
Nashville
66.8
#1501 nationally
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Richmond leads in walk score (59 vs 28). Nashville leads in cost of living index (108 vs 155). Nashville leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 34.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | Richmond, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 60.3 (#1940) |
| Population | 689,447 | 114,106 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $610,065 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $86,618 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 34.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 59 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 25.3 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+38.0 |
D
66.8 Score
Nashville, TN
Music City with booming growth
Median Home
$434,068
Population
689,447
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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