Buena Park, CA vs Mobile, AL
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
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 20.6). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $48,524). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Mobile, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 73.7 (#689) |
| Population | 81,958 | 182,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $199,226 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $48,524 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 20.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+16.4 |
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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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73.7 Score
Mobile, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$199,226
Population
182,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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