Boston, MA vs Fullerton, CA
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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Fullerton
60.7
#1927 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 54). Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $81,744). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 175).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Fullerton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 60.7 (#1927) |
| Population | 684,379 | 139,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $1,052,226 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $99,279 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 54 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+2.6 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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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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