Avondale, AZ 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.
Avondale
66.3
#1552 nationally
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 26). Avondale leads in cost of living index (111 vs 191). Burbank leads in median household income ($91,455 vs $76,496).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avondale, AZ | Burbank, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1552) | 61.8 (#1887) |
| Population | 93,545 | 102,755 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,001 | $1,191,810 |
| Median Household Income | $76,496 | $91,455 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
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66.3 Score
Avondale, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,001
Population
93,545
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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