Culpeper, VA vs Murrieta, 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.0). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 150). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $86,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 21,012 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Murrieta has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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