Buena Park, CA vs Peekskill, NY
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
Peekskill
67.8
#1382 nationally
Peekskill leads in cost of living index (124 vs 167). Buena Park leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 38.2 min). Peekskill leads in crime level (5.7 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Peekskill, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 67.8 (#1382) |
| Population | 81,958 | 25,442 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $526,914 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $86,695 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+26.3 |
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
View Buena Park, CA →
D+
67.8 Score
Peekskill, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,914
Population
25,442
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
View Peekskill, NY →
Try a different matchup
Swap Buena Park for: