Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Buckeye, AZ
VS
East Los Angeles, CA
🏆 Buckeye leads 17 of 22 categories
Buckeye
Arizona
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$94,188 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
95,042
East Los Angeles
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,119
Violent Crime Index
147⚠ High
Population
117,222 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Buckeye, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $241k less ($341,700 vs $582,400)
70% less violent crime than East Los Angeles
Households earn $30,069 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (166.8 vs 380/100k)
16% cheaper overall cost of living than East Los Angeles
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.3 pts lower (5.0%)
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
East Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Rent averages $228/mo less ($1,369 vs $1,597)
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 107°F
Smaller class sizes — 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $582,400
Median income trails Buckeye by $30,069/yr
Violent crime (558.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 16% higher than Buckeye
Key Differences at a Glance
Buckeye
Cost of Living
16% cheaper
COL index 100.0 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Buckeye
Median Income
$30,069
$94,188 vs $64,119/yr
Buckeye
Violent Crime
70% lower
166.8 vs 558.4 per 100k
Buckeye
Median Home Value
$241k less
$341,700 vs $582,400
Buckeye
Unemployment
1.3 pp lower
5.0% vs 6.3% unemployment
Buckeye
Summer Heat
24.5°F warmer
July avg high 106.5°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | East Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.0 ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $341,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $582,400⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $94,188 ✓ Higher | $64,119 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.3%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.5 min⚠ High | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 14.2% ✓ Higher | 6.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 41 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 ✓ Safer | 147⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 37 ✓ Safer | 91 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (72) ✓ Better | C- (68) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.2:1 | 18.4:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.9% ✓ Higher | 11.0% |
| High School or Higher | 88.2% ✓ Higher | 55.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.1°F | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 106.5°F ✓ Warmer | 82.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.0" ✓ Drier | 14.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,042 | 117,222 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.7 ✓ Older | 33.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.3% ✓ Higher | 34.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% ✓ More | 24.6% |
| Over 65 | 12.9% ✓ More | 10.8% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Buckeye's cost of living index is 100.0 vs East Los Angeles's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Buckeye is 16% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Buckeye leads 17 of 22 categories. Buckeye wins 17 and East Los Angeles wins 5. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Buckeye to East Los Angeles or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($341,700 vs $582,400 median home), income ($94,188 vs $64,119), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Buckeye, AZ and East Los Angeles, CA are about 320 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.