Buckeye, AZ vs South Pasadena, 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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 14). Buckeye leads in cost of living index (113 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $94,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 108,909 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
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
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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