Fullerton, CA vs Wake Forest, NC

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

Wake Forest

68.8

#1286 nationally

Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 12.5). Fullerton leads in walk score (54 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 175).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Fullerton, CA Wake Forest, NC
WhereAtHome Score 60.7 (#1927) 68.8 (#1286)
Population 139,250 54,337
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,052,226 $513,720
Median Household Income $99,279 $115,159
Average Commute 30 min 31.7 min
Walk Score 54 20
Crime Level 12.5 4.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 175 116
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+25.6