Tracy, CA vs Waynesboro, 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.
Tracy
62.1
#1877 nationally
Waynesboro
70.4
#1109 nationally
Tracy leads in median household income ($111,717 vs $52,519). Waynesboro leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 43.5 min). Waynesboro leads in cost of living index (101 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tracy, CA | Waynesboro, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1877) | 70.4 (#1109) |
| Population | 98,010 | 23,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $679,447 | $320,177 |
| Median Household Income | $111,717 | $52,519 |
| Average Commute | 43.5 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+5.7 |
D-
62.1 Score
Tracy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$679,447
Population
98,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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C-
70.4 Score
Waynesboro, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$320,177
Population
23,182
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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