Temple, TX vs Waynesboro, 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.
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Waynesboro leads in crime level (6.7 vs 8.7). Temple leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $52,519). Temple leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 22.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temple, TX | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#388) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 93,095 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $248,213 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | R+5.7 |
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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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