Belleville, IL 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.
Belleville
79.5
#117 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 14.6). Belleville leads in cost of living index (88 vs 167). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $60,573).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belleville, IL | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#117) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 40,726 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,506 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $60,573 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.9 | D+2.6 |
C+
79.5 Score
Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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