HEAD TO HEAD
Charlottesville vs Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach leads Charlottesville on 5 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Charlottesville, VA
wins 0 of 5 factors
Virginia Beach, VA
wins 5 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Charlottesville | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 76 | 82 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 56 | 63 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 63 | 78 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 46 | 51 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 49 | 91 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Charlottesville | Virginia Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $473K | $374K |
| Typical rent | $2,068/mo | $1,862/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C | 15.6°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.12 kWh/m²/day | 4.29 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #212 | #38 |
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.