Berkeley, CA 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.
Berkeley
59.6
#1947 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 17.5). Berkeley leads in walk score (85 vs 57). Buena Park leads in cost of living index (167 vs 222).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berkeley, CA | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1947) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 118,962 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,460,437 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $104,716 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 85 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 17.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 222 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+2.6 |
F
59.6 Score
Berkeley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,460,437
Population
118,962
Crime
High
Walk Score
85
Pacific
View Berkeley, CA →
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
View Buena Park, CA →