Fairfield, 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.
Fairfield
62.9
#1812 nationally
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 13.6). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 151). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $98,857).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfield, CA | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1812) | 73.8 (#671) |
| Population | 120,768 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,863 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $98,857 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Fairfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.9 Score
Fairfield, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$605,863
Population
120,768
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Pacific
View Fairfield, CA →
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
View Fate, TX →