Benicia, CA vs Fountain Hills, AZ
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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Fountain Hills
65.5
#1629 nationally
Benicia leads in walk score (34 vs 19). Benicia leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.0). Fountain Hills leads in cost of living index (132 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Fountain Hills, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 65.5 (#1629) |
| Population | 26,429 | 23,611 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $662,184 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $100,317 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+3.5 |
D
66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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D
65.5 Score
Fountain Hills, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,184
Population
23,611
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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