Charlottesville, VA vs Denver, CO
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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 26.4 min). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $67,177). Denver leads in walk score (61 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Denver, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 69.1 (#1250) |
| Population | 44,983 | 713,252 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $533,060 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $85,853 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+56.1 |
C-
70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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