Poway, CA vs Staunton, 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.
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Staunton
75.3
#477 nationally
Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $59,731). Staunton leads in cost of living index (101 vs 179). Staunton leads in walk score (35 vs 30).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poway, CA | Staunton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1587) | 75.3 (#477) |
| Population | 48,051 | 25,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,225,939 | $319,190 |
| Median Household Income | $135,605 | $59,731 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+13.4 |
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66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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75.3 Score
Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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