Auburndale, FL vs Buena Park, 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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 167). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $67,661). Auburndale leads in crime level (5.9 vs 6.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 20,011 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Buena Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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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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