Apple Valley, CA vs Burbank, CA

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.

Apple Valley

59.5

#1950 nationally

vs

Burbank

61.8

#1887 nationally

Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 13). Apple Valley leads in cost of living index (123 vs 191). Burbank leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 39.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Apple Valley, CA Burbank, CA
WhereAtHome Score 59.5 (#1950) 61.8 (#1887)
Population 75,036 102,755
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $435,609 $1,191,810
Median Household Income $62,898 $91,455
Average Commute 39.7 min 27.1 min
Walk Score 13 71
Crime Level 14.1 10.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 123 191
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+32.9