Charlottesville, VA vs Passaic, NJ
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
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Charlottesville leads in crime level (9.8 vs 19.7). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 25.1 min). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 44,983 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | R+2.9 |
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
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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