Fredericksburg, VA vs Montclair, 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.
Fredericksburg
63.3
#1775 nationally
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 46). Fredericksburg leads in median household income ($83,445 vs $72,789). Fredericksburg leads in cost of living index (129 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fredericksburg, VA | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1775) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 28,928 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,347 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $83,445 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.7 | R+2.1 |
D
63.3 Score
Fredericksburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$485,347
Population
28,928
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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