2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Capitola, CA vs Fairborn, OH

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Highlights
- Household income in Fairborn, is 35% less than it is in Capitola and is 28% below the National Average.
- Capitola unemployment rate is 8.1%.
- Fairborn unemployment rate is 4.8%.
 Capitola, CAFairborn, OHUnited States
 Unemployment Rate8.1%4.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.8%0.5%1.6%
 Future Job Growth31.0%31.0%33.5%
 Sales Taxes9.0%6.8%6.2%
 Income Taxes8.0%4.7%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$54,673$30,419$37,638
 Household Income$83,726$54,076$69,021
 Family Median Income$105,573$68,330$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Capitola, CAFairborn, OHUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K8.6%12.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.2%4.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K5.9%10.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K2.5%10.8%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.9%9.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K9.4%7.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K7.3%11.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K14.8%13.6%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K19.1%13.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.1%4.2%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K12.3%2.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Capitola, CAFairborn, OHUnited States
 Management, business, finance21.7%12.5%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science6.1%9.9%6.5%
 Community, social services1.2%2.0%1.8%
 Legal0.3%0.8%1.2%
 Education, library9.4%6.1%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.7%1.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.9%5.6%6.2%
 Healthcare support2.4%4.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.6%2.5%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving8.2%8.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.4%3.3%3.6%
 Personal care1.8%3.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.8%24.0%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.3%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.4%5.5%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving5.9%10.7%13.1%
Reviews for Capitola    5 Reviews

Capitola is awesome, if you can afford it. Bring your wallet and lots of money in the  More

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Over 13 years ago

While expensive, Capitola offers great quality of life. Temperate climate, beautiful beaches and forests, a small town  More

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Considering the amount of crime throughout the world today, Capitola is exceptionally safe and livable. It is one of the few places anywhere where we feel free to allow  More

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Reviews for Fairborn    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

One of the best places to live; it's affordable and has a great atmosphere. You will be pleased to meet friendly and outgoing people. Awesome location with lots to do  More

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