Buckeye, AZ vs Salem, OR
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
Salem
67.1
#1465 nationally
Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 14.6). Salem leads in walk score (42 vs 14). Salem leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 67.1 (#1465) |
| Population | 108,909 | 177,432 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $440,726 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $67,540 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+2.0 |
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+
67.1 Score
Salem, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$440,726
Population
177,432
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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