Virginia Beach, VA vs Walnut, 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.
Virginia Beach
73.6
#714 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Virginia Beach leads in cost of living index (120 vs 197). Virginia Beach leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $87,544).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Virginia Beach, VA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#714) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 453,649 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,374 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $87,544 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
C
73.6 Score
Virginia Beach, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$430,374
Population
453,649
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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