Brunswick, OH vs Fairfax, VA
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.
Brunswick
75.3
#471 nationally
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 22). Brunswick leads in cost of living index (96 vs 160). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $81,780).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brunswick, OH | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#471) | 70.4 (#1102) |
| Population | 35,072 | 25,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,713 | $787,568 |
| Median Household Income | $81,780 | $128,708 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.8 | D+35.0 |
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75.3 Score
Brunswick, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,713
Population
35,072
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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