Buckeye, AZ vs Goodyear, AZ

Buckeye is moderately more affordable than Goodyear, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Buckeye scores 121 compared to 129 for Goodyear, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goodyear 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 $1,848/month in Goodyear — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Buckeye is more affordable at $384,100 median vs $441,900.

Median household income in Buckeye is $98,778 compared to $101,814 in Goodyear (-3%). Goodyear does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Buckeye spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 21.8% in Goodyear.

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