Fullerton, CA vs St. Louis, MO
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. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 175). Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fullerton, CA | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1927) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 139,250 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,226 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $99,279 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+64.7 |
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+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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