Fullerton, CA vs Newburgh, NY
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
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Fullerton leads in crime level (12.5 vs 26.9). Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $48,555). Newburgh leads in cost of living index (106 vs 175).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fullerton, CA | Newburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1927) | 64.9 (#1668) |
| Population | 139,250 | 28,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,226 | $405,470 |
| Median Household Income | $99,279 | $48,555 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+8.4 |
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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D
64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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