Fullerton, CA vs St. Charles, 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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 12.5). St. Charles leads in cost of living index (118 vs 175). Fullerton leads in walk score (54 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fullerton, CA | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1927) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 139,250 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,226 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $99,279 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+9.4 |
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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
73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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