Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.3). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.7 min). Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 57,945 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Buena Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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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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