Denton, TX vs Fountain Valley, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Denton
72.8
#822 nationally
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Denton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in walk score (56 vs 34). Fountain Valley leads in median household income ($108,860 vs $71,921).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denton, TX | Fountain Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#822) | 64.7 (#1677) |
| Population | 158,349 | 55,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,224 | $1,397,460 |
| Median Household Income | $71,921 | $108,860 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+2.6 |
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72.8 Score
Denton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$350,224
Population
158,349
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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D
64.7 Score
Fountain Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,397,460
Population
55,468
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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