Burbank, CA vs National City, 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
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Burbank leads in crime level (10.7 vs 19.1). Burbank leads in median household income ($91,455 vs $59,850). National City leads in cost of living index (143 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 102,755 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 143 |
| 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-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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