Burbank, CA vs Chula Vista, 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 46). Chula Vista leads in cost of living index (159 vs 191). Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $91,455).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Chula Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 62 (#1878) |
| Population | 102,755 | 274,333 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $847,037 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $101,984 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
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D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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