Carlsbad, NM vs Fairborn, OH
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.
Carlsbad
76.4
#345 nationally
Fairborn
78.2
#189 nationally
Fairborn leads in crime level (7.5 vs 14.4). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($77,209 vs $53,783). Fairborn leads in cost of living index (89 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, NM | Fairborn, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#345) | 78.2 (#189) |
| Population | 31,499 | 34,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,019 | $210,326 |
| Median Household Income | $77,209 | $53,783 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.9 | R+19.8 |
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76.4 Score
Carlsbad, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,019
Population
31,499
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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78.2 Score
Fairborn, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,326
Population
34,729
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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