Charlottesville, VA vs San Ramon, 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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 9.8). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $67,177). Charlottesville leads in walk score (58 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 44,983 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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