Richmond, CA vs Suffolk, 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.
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
Suffolk
66.3
#1564 nationally
Richmond leads in walk score (59 vs 15). Suffolk leads in crime level (10.2 vs 25.3). Suffolk leads in cost of living index (116 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richmond, CA | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.3 (#1940) | 66.3 (#1564) |
| Population | 114,106 | 100,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,065 | $390,919 |
| Median Household Income | $86,618 | $87,758 |
| Average Commute | 34.6 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 10.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+15.9 |
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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D
66.3 Score
Suffolk, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$390,919
Population
100,659
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
15
Northeast
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