Culpeper, VA vs Fairfield, 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.
Culpeper
66.7
#1506 nationally
Fairfield
62.9
#1812 nationally
Culpeper leads in crime level (3.3 vs 13.6). Culpeper leads in cost of living index (117 vs 151). Fairfield leads in median household income ($98,857 vs $86,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culpeper, VA | Fairfield, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1506) | 62.9 (#1812) |
| Population | 21,012 | 120,768 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,556 | $605,863 |
| Median Household Income | $86,940 | $98,857 |
| Average Commute | 34.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.0 | D+23.0 |
Data coverage note: Culpeper is missing data for 1 metric that Fairfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
Northeast
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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
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