Buckeye, AZ vs Irvine, 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
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 14). Buckeye leads in cost of living index (113 vs 178). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 108,909 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
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+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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