Fairhope, AL vs Simi Valley, 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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Fairhope leads in cost of living index (118 vs 176). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $85,456). Fairhope leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 24,974 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Simi Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
Southeast
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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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