Fairfax, VA vs Sun Prairie, WI
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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Sun Prairie
72
#939 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.1). Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 33). Sun Prairie leads in cost of living index (110 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Sun Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 72 (#939) |
| Population | 25,144 | 37,890 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $447,925 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $90,384 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+51.7 |
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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72 Score
Sun Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,925
Population
37,890
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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