Boulder, CO 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.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.7 min). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Buena Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 63.8 (#1736) |
| Population | 103,166 | 81,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $942,568 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $101,586 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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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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