Augusta, GA vs Leesburg, 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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $50,605). Leesburg leads in crime level (7.0 vs 14.2). Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 205,414 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+16.3 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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