Fairfax, VA vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.0). Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 41). Fairfax leads in median household income ($128,708 vs $105,534).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 25,144 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+2.1 |
C-
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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