Buckeye, AZ vs Burlingame, 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
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 14). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $94,188). Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Burlingame, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 66.4 (#1542) |
| Population | 108,909 | 29,910 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $2,817,833 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $165,940 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+50.3 |
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
66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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