Buckeye, AZ vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 14). Buckeye leads in cost of living index (113 vs 187). Buckeye leads in average commute (32.5 min vs 41.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 108,909 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+64.8 |
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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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