Buena Park, CA vs West New York, NJ
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
West New York
69.5
#1210 nationally
West New York leads in walk score (94 vs 57). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $70,141). West New York leads in cost of living index (130 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | West New York, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 69.5 (#1210) |
| Population | 81,958 | 50,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $467,343 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $70,141 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+28.1 |
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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+
69.5 Score
West New York, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$467,343
Population
50,754
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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