Buckeye, AZ vs Salem, MA
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
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 14). Buckeye leads in cost of living index (113 vs 135). Buckeye leads in median household income ($94,188 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 108,909 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+20.3 |
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+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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