Arvada, CO vs Buena Park, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 35). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 167). Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 7.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 121,414 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+2.6 |
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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D
63.8 Score
Buena Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,568
Population
81,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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