Buckeye, AZ vs Eureka, 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
Eureka
67.5
#1409 nationally
Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 27.8). Eureka leads in walk score (69 vs 14). Eureka leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Eureka, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 67.5 (#1409) |
| Population | 108,909 | 25,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $412,974 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $51,971 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 27.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+28.4 |
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+
67.5 Score
Eureka, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,974
Population
25,734
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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