Alpharetta, GA vs Fountain Valley, 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.

Alpharetta

66.2

#1567 nationally

vs

Fountain Valley

64.7

#1677 nationally

Fountain Valley leads in walk score (56 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in cost of living index (135 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alpharetta, GA Fountain Valley, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.2 (#1567) 64.7 (#1677)
Population 67,056 55,468
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $722,997 $1,397,460
Median Household Income $141,402 $108,860
Average Commute 27.5 min 25.2 min
Walk Score 22 56
Crime Level 6.8 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 189
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+44.9 D+2.6