Fairfield, CA vs Longmont, CO
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
Longmont
65.5
#1632 nationally
Longmont leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 32.3 min). Longmont leads in cost of living index (133 vs 151). Fairfield leads in median household income ($98,857 vs $89,720).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfield, CA | Longmont, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1812) | 65.5 (#1632) |
| Population | 120,768 | 98,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,863 | $551,600 |
| Median Household Income | $98,857 | $89,720 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+55.8 |
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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D
65.5 Score
Longmont, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,600
Population
98,630
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
West
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