HEAD TO HEAD
Burlington vs Charlottesville
Charlottesville leads Burlington on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Burlington, VT
wins 1 of 5 factors
Charlottesville, VA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Burlington | Charlottesville |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 76 | 76 |
| Affordable to rent | 55 | 56 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 23 | 63 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 29 | 46 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 50 ◆ | 49 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Burlington | Charlottesville |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $473K | $473K |
| Typical rent | $2,095/mo | $2,068/mo |
| Average temperature | 6.7°C | 12.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.53 kWh/m²/day | 4.12 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #206 | #212 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.