Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Fullerton, CA
VS
Hampton, VA
🏆 Hampton leads 14 of 23 categories
Fullerton
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,279 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
120⚠ High
Population
142,280 ✓ Larger
Hampton
Virginia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$64,430
Violent Crime Index
65 ✓ Safer
Population
137,217
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Fullerton, CA
Pros
Households earn $34,849 more per year on average
More college-educated — 44.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $791,000
Higher rents — median is $1,989/mo
Violent crime (455.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Hampton
Hampton, VA
Pros
Homes cost $571k less ($219,800 vs $791,000)
Rent averages $734/mo less ($1,255 vs $1,989)
46% less violent crime than Fullerton
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Fullerton
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Fullerton by $34,849/yr
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Key Differences at a Glance
Fullerton
Median Income
$34,849
$99,279 vs $64,430/yr
Hampton
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Hampton
Violent Crime
46% lower
247.6 vs 455.3 per 100k
Hampton
Median Home Value
$571k less
$219,800 vs $791,000
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Fullerton, CA | Hampton, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $791,000⚠ High | $219,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,989⚠ High | $1,255 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,279 ✓ Higher | $64,430 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9%⚠ High | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.0 min⚠ High | 22.3 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.3% ✓ Higher | 7.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 110⚠ High | 94 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 120⚠ High | 65 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 ✓ Safer | 137⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 25.3:1 | 13.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 44.0% ✓ Higher | 27.7% |
| High School or Higher | 89.7% | 92.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Fullerton Elementary | Hampton City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.8°F ✓ Warmer | 49.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.4°F | 87.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 11.9" ✓ Drier | 47.8" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 142,280 ✓ Larger | 137,217 |
| Median Age | 35.5 | 36.5 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.6% | 55.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.4% ✓ More | 21.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.8% | 15.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Fullerton's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Hampton's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Hampton is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hampton leads 14 of 23 categories. Fullerton wins 9 and Hampton wins 14. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Fullerton to Hampton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($791,000 vs $219,800 median home), income ($99,279 vs $64,430), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Fullerton, CA and Hampton, VA are about 2,334 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.