Charlottesville, VA vs Vallejo, 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
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 36.7 min). Charlottesville leads in crime level (9.8 vs 20.3). Vallejo leads in median household income ($86,112 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 44,983 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+23.0 |
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-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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