Bellevue, WA 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Bellevue leads in median household income ($145,892 vs $101,586). Bellevue leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 29.7 min). Buena Park leads in cost of living index (167 vs 175).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 154,331 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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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