Buckeye, AZ vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Simpsonville leads in walk score (21 vs 14). Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.5 min). Buckeye leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1182) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 108,909 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $394,709 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+22.2 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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