Culpeper, VA vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $86,940). San Jose leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 21,012 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that San Jose 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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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