Beaverton, OR 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.
Beaverton
67.3
#1436 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 10.0). Beaverton leads in cost of living index (134 vs 167). Beaverton leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaverton, OR | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1436) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 96,945 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,947 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $88,899 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 10.0 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.3 Score
Beaverton, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,947
Population
96,945
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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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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