Fullerton, CA vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.5). Fullerton leads in walk score (54 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 175).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fullerton, CA | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1927) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 139,250 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,226 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $99,279 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+20.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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