Vista, CA 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.
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Vista leads in median household income ($88,715 vs $52,519). Waynesboro leads in cost of living index (101 vs 158). Vista leads in walk score (46 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Vista, CA | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1784) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 98,344 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $879,716 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $88,715 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+5.7 |
D
63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
View Vista, CA →
C-
70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
View Waynesboro, VA →