Buena Park, CA vs Palm Bay, FL
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
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 13). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $62,538). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 81,958 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+20.8 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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