Fullerton, PA vs Media, PA

Fullerton is moderately more affordable than Media, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Fullerton scores 95 compared to 110 for Media, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Media can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fullerton is $1,381/month compared to $1,359/month in Media — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Media has cheaper rent, Fullerton actually has lower median home values ($229,900 vs $398,400).

Median household income in Fullerton is $63,357 compared to $86,219 in Media (-26.5%). While Media is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fullerton spend roughly 26.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.9% in Media.