Buena Park, CA vs Oroville, 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
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Buena Park leads in crime level (6.8 vs 26.9). Buena Park leads in median household income ($101,586 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 81,958 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Buena Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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