Buena Park, CA vs Phoenix, AZ
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
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 167). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $65,891). Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 81,958 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+3.5 |
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
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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