Cupertino, CA vs Fate, TX
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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.1). Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $121,935). Cupertino leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 73.8 (#671) |
| Population | 57,285 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Cupertino has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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C
73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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