Buena Park, CA vs Mountain View, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $101,586). Buena Park leads in cost of living index (167 vs 285). Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 81,958 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+40.0 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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