Roanoke, VA vs Whittier, 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.
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $51,523). Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 165). Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roanoke, VA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1203) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 97,171 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,969 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $51,523 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 17.0 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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