Buena Park, CA vs Riverton, UT
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
Riverton
69.5
#1202 nationally
Riverton leads in crime level (2.0 vs 6.8). Buena Park leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Riverton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buena Park, CA | Riverton, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1736) | 69.5 (#1202) |
| Population | 81,958 | 44,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $942,568 | $626,564 |
| Median Household Income | $101,586 | $115,869 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+10.2 |
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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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D+
69.5 Score
Riverton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$626,564
Population
44,854
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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