El Dorado Hills, CA vs Fullerton, CA

Fullerton is moderately more affordable than El Dorado Hills, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. El Dorado Hills scores 184 compared to 175 for Fullerton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of El Dorado Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in El Dorado Hills is $2,468/month compared to $2,124/month in Fullerton — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fullerton is more affordable at $859,600 median vs $870,300.

Median household income in El Dorado Hills is $163,544 compared to $104,219 in Fullerton (+56.9%). While El Dorado Hills is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of El Dorado Hills spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.5% in Fullerton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.4°F vs 66.2°F). El Dorado Hills receives more rainfall at 19.2" per year compared to 11.9" in Fullerton.