Staunton, VA vs University Place, WA
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.
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
Staunton leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.5). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $59,731). Staunton leads in cost of living index (101 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Staunton, VA | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#477) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 25,915 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,190 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $59,731 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.4 | D+10.8 |
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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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64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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