Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Buckeye, AZ
VS
Gresham, OR
🏆 Buckeye leads 15 of 23 categories
Buckeye
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$94,188 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
95,042
Gresham
Oregon
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$69,437
Violent Crime Index
108⚠ High
Population
113,525 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Buckeye, AZ
Pros
59% less violent crime than Gresham
Households earn $24,751 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (166.8 vs 380/100k)
Homes cost $70k less ($341,700 vs $411,700)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.8 pts lower (5.0%)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 47°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,597/mo
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Gresham, OR
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 107°F
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Rent averages $145/mo less ($1,452 vs $1,597)
Cons
Median income trails Buckeye by $24,751/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $411,700
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 5.0%)
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Buckeye
Key Differences at a Glance
Buckeye
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 100.0 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Buckeye
Median Income
$24,751
$94,188 vs $69,437/yr
Buckeye
Violent Crime
59% lower
166.8 vs 410.2 per 100k
Buckeye
Median Home Value
$70k less
$341,700 vs $411,700
Buckeye
Unemployment
0.8 pp lower
5.0% vs 5.8% unemployment
Buckeye
Summer Heat
24.9°F warmer
July avg high 106.5°F vs 81.6°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Gresham, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.0 ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $341,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $411,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High | $1,452⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $94,188 ✓ Higher | $69,437 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.5 min⚠ High | 27.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 14.2% ✓ Higher | 10.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 41 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 ✓ Safer | 108⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 37 ✓ Safer | 116⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (72) | C (81) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.2:1 | 19.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.9% | 23.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.2% ✓ Higher | 87.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | Gresham-Barlow SD 10J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.1°F ✓ Warmer | 46.7°F |
| Avg High — July | 106.5°F ✓ Warmer | 81.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.0" ✓ Drier | 40.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,042 | 113,525 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 37.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.3% ✓ Higher | 55.3% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% ✓ More | 22.4% |
| Over 65 | 12.9% | 14.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Buckeye's cost of living index is 100.0 vs Gresham's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Buckeye is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Buckeye leads 15 of 23 categories. Buckeye wins 15 and Gresham wins 8. 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 Gresham or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($341,700 vs $411,700 median home), income ($94,188 vs $69,437), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Buckeye, AZ and Gresham, OR are about 983 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.