Buena Park, CA vs Long Beach, 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.
Buena Park
63.8
#1736 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in cost of living index (142 vs 167). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 81,958 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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