Buckeye, AZ vs Gilbert, AZ

Buckeye is moderately more affordable than Gilbert, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Buckeye scores 121 compared to 141 for Gilbert, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gilbert can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Buckeye is $1,742/month compared to $2,028/month in Gilbert — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buckeye is more affordable at $384,100 median vs $518,600.

Median household income in Buckeye is $98,778 compared to $121,351 in Gilbert (-18.6%). While Gilbert is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Buckeye spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.1% in Gilbert.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (75.6°F vs 75.6°F). Gilbert receives more rainfall at 7.2" per year compared to 7.2" in Buckeye.