Fullerton, CA vs Granite City, IL
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.
Fullerton
60.7
#1927 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 175). Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $58,681). Fullerton leads in walk score (54 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fullerton, CA | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1927) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 139,250 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,226 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $99,279 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+13.3 |
D-
60.7 Score
Fullerton, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,052,226
Population
139,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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