Charlottesville, VA vs San Dimas, 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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 31.9 min). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 37). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 44,983 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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