Howard, WI 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.
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in walk score (36 vs 18). Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $77,118). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Howard, WI | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1023) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 20,775 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $401,331 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $77,118 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.5 | D+16.3 |
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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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