Fairborn, OH vs Upland, 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.

Fairborn

78.2

#189 nationally

vs

Upland

61.5

#1906 nationally

Fairborn leads in cost of living index (89 vs 158). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $53,783). Upland leads in walk score (48 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fairborn, OH Upland, CA
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#189) 61.5 (#1906)
Population 34,729 78,699
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $210,326 $823,319
Median Household Income $53,783 $93,994
Average Commute 20.6 min 30.4 min
Walk Score 32 48
Crime Level 7.5 10.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 89 158
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+19.8 R+2.1