Buckeye, AZ vs Charleston, SC
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.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Charleston
66
#1592 nationally
Charleston leads in walk score (39 vs 14). Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 32.5 min). Buckeye leads in median household income ($94,188 vs $76,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 66 (#1592) |
| Population | 108,909 | 156,042 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $596,437 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $76,819 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+5.7 |
D+
69.6 Score
Buckeye, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$394,709
Population
108,909
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
14
Southwest
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D
66 Score
Charleston, SC
Southern charm meets coastal living
Median Home
$596,437
Population
156,042
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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