Suffolk, VA vs Watsonville, 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.
Suffolk
66.3
#1564 nationally
Watsonville
63.3
#1786 nationally
Watsonville leads in walk score (69 vs 15). Suffolk leads in cost of living index (116 vs 152). Suffolk leads in median household income ($87,758 vs $72,295).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Suffolk, VA | Watsonville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1564) | 63.3 (#1786) |
| Population | 100,659 | 50,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,919 | $828,739 |
| Median Household Income | $87,758 | $72,295 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.9 | D+54.4 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Watsonville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$828,739
Population
50,867
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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