Fairfield, CA vs Little Elm, TX
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.
Fairfield
62.9
#1812 nationally
Little Elm
72.2
#919 nationally
Little Elm leads in crime level (3.7 vs 13.6). Fairfield leads in walk score (37 vs 24). Little Elm leads in cost of living index (116 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfield, CA | Little Elm, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1812) | 72.2 (#919) |
| Population | 120,768 | 58,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,863 | $400,423 |
| Median Household Income | $98,857 | $110,218 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 37.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+13.2 |
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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C-
72.2 Score
Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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