Vista, CA vs Winchester, 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.
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Winchester
70.7
#1080 nationally
Winchester leads in cost of living index (111 vs 158). Vista leads in median household income ($88,715 vs $62,495). Winchester leads in crime level (6.5 vs 8.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Vista, CA | Winchester, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1784) | 70.7 (#1080) |
| Population | 98,344 | 27,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $879,716 | $403,554 |
| Median Household Income | $88,715 | $62,495 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+28.4 |
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63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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70.7 Score
Winchester, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$403,554
Population
27,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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