Burlington, NC vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Burlington
68.8
#1278 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in crime level (12.8 vs 26.1). Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 33). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, NC | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1278) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 60,032 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,731 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $52,963 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 26.1 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Burlington, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$257,731
Population
60,032
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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