Buckeye, AZ vs Waltham, 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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 14). Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.9). Buckeye leads in cost of living index (113 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 108,909 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+39.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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