Duluth, GA vs Fountain Valley, CA
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.
Duluth
69.6
#1184 nationally
Fountain Valley
64.7
#1677 nationally
Fountain Valley leads in walk score (56 vs 31). Duluth leads in cost of living index (113 vs 189). Fountain Valley leads in median household income ($108,860 vs $88,915).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duluth, GA | Fountain Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1184) | 64.7 (#1677) |
| Population | 32,350 | 55,468 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $444,233 | $1,397,460 |
| Median Household Income | $88,915 | $108,860 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.5 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.6 Score
Duluth, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$444,233
Population
32,350
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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