Buckeye, AZ vs Rancho Cordova, 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.
Buckeye
69.6
#1182 nationally
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Rancho Cordova leads in walk score (43 vs 14). Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 11.7). Rancho Cordova leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 108,909 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+19.7 |
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
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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