Fullerton, CA vs Lakeland, FL

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

vs

Lakeland

71.5

#975 nationally

Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $58,290). Lakeland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 175). Fullerton leads in walk score (54 vs 35).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fullerton, CA Lakeland, FL
WhereAtHome Score 60.7 (#1927) 71.5 (#975)
Population 139,250 122,264
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,052,226 $312,574
Median Household Income $99,279 $58,290
Average Commute 30 min 23.2 min
Walk Score 54 35
Crime Level 12.5 8.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 175 103
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 R+20.7