Buckeye, AZ vs Oak Creek, WI
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
Oak Creek
71.4
#986 nationally
Oak Creek leads in walk score (22 vs 14). Oak Creek leads in average commute (23 min vs 32.5 min). Oak Creek leads in crime level (4.0 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Oak Creek, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 71.4 (#986) |
| Population | 108,909 | 37,156 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $418,459 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $86,408 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+38.5 |
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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C-
71.4 Score
Oak Creek, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,459
Population
37,156
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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