Nashville, TN 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.
Nashville
66.8
#1501 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Staunton leads in walk score (35 vs 28). Staunton leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 26.8 min). Nashville leads in median household income ($68,134 vs $59,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nashville, TN | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1501) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 689,447 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $434,068 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $68,134 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.9 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+13.4 |
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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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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