Folsom, CA vs Leesburg, VA
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.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.0). Leesburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 165). Leesburg leads in walk score (36 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 84,782 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+16.3 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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