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Fullerton, CA is a great place to live and work in. Home to major companies such as Cal State Fullerton, the St. Jude Medical Center, and Alliance HealthCare Services, the city has a thriving economy and a vibrant culture. Fullerton also has an affordable cost of living compared to other parts of California. Specifically, the average two bedroom rent in Fullerton is $2,410 compared to $1,430 in the US. Additionally, according to the Grocery Cost Index in Fullerton is 103 versus 100 in the US. This makes it more expensive for groceries than most parts across America but still manageable when considered with other living costs associated with living in Fullerton.

Fullerton has an unemployment rate of 6.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Fullerton has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Fullerton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Fullerton is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Fullerton is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Fullerton
- The average income of a Fullerton resident is $29,733 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Fullerton resident is $92,718 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyFullerton, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.86
  -9.6%-6.2%
  32.3%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $42,131$37,638
  $92,718$69,021
  $109,315$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.6%6.8%
  13.1%10.0%
  2.9%2.5%
  10.0%11.0%
  3.6%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  4.5%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  8.7%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  10.6%9.3%
  12.2%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  7.3%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  3.7%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

ive lived in this city for a very long time, and it is a great and quiet place to live, with some nice shopping areas and great  More

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David · 

I have been living and working in Fullerton for almost 20 years now and have seen it change through the years, both for the better and worse. Fullerton is a half  More

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Over 8 years ago

The weather here is gorgeous! Warm and rarely rains.  More

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