Fairfax, VA vs San Ramon, 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
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 24). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $128,708). Fairfax leads in cost of living index (160 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 25,144 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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