Buena Park, CA vs Manassas, VA
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.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Manassas
67
#1474 nationally
Manassas leads in cost of living index (125 vs 167). Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 43). Buena Park leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 34 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Manassas, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 67 (#1474) |
| Population | 81,958 | 42,696 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $556,241 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $110,559 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 34 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+14.8 |
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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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D+
67 Score
Manassas, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$556,241
Population
42,696
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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