Buena Park, CA vs Howard, WI
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.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 18). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 167). Howard leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Howard, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 71.1 (#1023) |
| Population | 81,958 | 20,775 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $401,331 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $77,118 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+7.5 |
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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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71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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