Davis, CA vs Fort Collins, CO
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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 175). Davis leads in walk score (50 vs 42). Davis leads in median household income ($83,592 vs $74,126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 65,832 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+17.6 |
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66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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