Hampton, VA vs Marina, 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.
Hampton
73.9
#659 nationally
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Hampton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 159). Marina leads in walk score (46 vs 33). Marina leads in median household income ($85,783 vs $64,430).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#659) | 63.9 (#1731) |
| Population | 137,098 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $282,594 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $64,430 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.9 | D+29.9 |
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73.9 Score
Hampton, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$282,594
Population
137,098
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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