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Measure FullertonCalifornia, United States Remove Fullerton PomonaCalifornia, United States Remove Pomona
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.1 5.3
Connector Score 8.6 8.5
Safety 7.4 5.4
Affordability 2.2 3.7
Transportation 7.5 7.0
Car-free friendliness 6.0 4.5
Walkability 7.8 4.3
Things to do 6.7 5.7
Food & dining 6.8 4.6
Places to stay 6.0 6.1
Nature & outdoors 2.0 2.0
Scenic value 4.3 3.5
Family friendliness 6.5 4.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 7.1 4.8
Nightlife 8.3 3.3
Remote-work friendliness 5.5 5.3
Road-trip convenience 6.5 6.5
Train-trip convenience 8.0 7.0
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $138 $120
Mid-range $195 $173
Luxury $332 $286
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 148 128
Typical 1-bedroom rent $2,400 $1,850
Median home price $1,000,000 $675,000
Population 140K 148K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Airport Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Fullerton — 33 min details
Character
Best for Nightlife, History History
Known for Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Shopping
When to go Peak: Summer and holidays Peak: During the LA County Fair and spring an…

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