Population
Pasadena
136,462
Fullerton
141,278
Median Income
Pasadena
$103,778
Fullerton
$104,219
Home Value
Pasadena
$1,045,000
Fullerton
$859,600
Rent
Pasadena
$2,218
Fullerton
$2,124
Crime Rate
Pasadena
4.81
Fullerton
4.57
Cost of Living
Pasadena
211.5
Fullerton
198.6
Avg Temp
Pasadena
N/A
Fullerton
N/A
Unemployment
Pasadena
5.3%
Fullerton
6.5%
How Similar Are Pasadena & Fullerton?
Fullerton is Pasadena's #4 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Pasadena
136,462
Fullerton
141,278
Both cities have similar populations — Pasadena at 136,462 and Fullerton at 141,278.
Violent Crime
Pasadena
4.81
Fullerton
4.57
Both cities have similar violent crime — just a 5% difference.
Property Crime
Pasadena
26.97
Fullerton
20.24
Pasadena has a 25% higher property crime than Fullerton.
Political Leaning
Pasadena
31.9%
Fullerton
47.1%
Both cities lean Democratic, but Fullerton has a stronger Democratic lean (32% difference).
Unemployment
Pasadena
5.3%
Fullerton
6.5%
Fullerton has a 18% higher unemployment than Pasadena.
Median Income
Pasadena
$103,778
Fullerton
$104,219
Both cities have similar median income — just a 0% difference.
Home Values
Pasadena
$1,045,000
Fullerton
$859,600
Pasadena has a 18% higher home values than Fullerton.
Education
Pasadena
43.0%
Fullerton
29.4%
Pasadena has a 32% higher education than Fullerton.
Demographics
Pasadena
41.4%
Fullerton
43.0%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 4% difference.
Cost of Living
Pasadena
211.5
Fullerton
198.6
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 6% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Pasadena and Fullerton share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Pasadena
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Fullerton
Pasadena leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Fullerton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDPasadena has a fair market rent (1br) of $2,085 vs $2,746 in Fullerton (24% lower). Pasadena has a fair market rent (2br) of $2,601 vs $3,236 in Fullerton (20% lower). Fullerton scores 305.2 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 346.6 in Pasadena.
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Housing Market — Fullerton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFullerton has a vacancy rate of 4.5% compared to 9.1% in Pasadena. Pasadena has a median home value of $1,045,000 vs $859,600 in Fullerton (22% higher). Fullerton has a single-family homes of 60.5% compared to 48.6% in Pasadena.
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Jobs & Economy — Pasadena leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPasadena has a work from home of 23.6% compared to 12.7% in Fullerton. Pasadena has a per capita income of $63,513 vs $48,061 in Fullerton (32% higher). Pasadena: 21 min vs Fullerton: 26 min for mean commute.
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Crime & Safety — Fullerton leads
Source: FBI UCRFullerton has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 3.27 compared to 5.57 in Pasadena. Fullerton has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 20.24 compared to 26.97 in Pasadena. Fullerton has a robbery rate (per 1k) of 0.91 compared to 1.20 in Pasadena.
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Schools & Education — Pasadena leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauPasadena has a bachelor's degree or higher of 43.0% compared to 29.4% in Fullerton. Pasadena has a high school diploma or higher of 53.0% compared to 40.0% in Fullerton.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSFullerton has a population of 141,278, about 1x the size of Pasadena (136,462). Fullerton skews younger with a median age of 36.1 vs 40.1.
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Healthcare — Pasadena leads
Source: CMS Hospital ComparePasadena: 3.5 vs Fullerton: 3.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Pasadena leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSPasadena has a public transit of 4.1% compared to 2.2% in Fullerton. Pasadena has a work from home of 23.6% compared to 12.7% in Fullerton. Pasadena has a bicycle of 1.1% compared to 0.6% in Fullerton.
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