Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Buckeye, AZ
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Buckeye leads 12 of 22 categories
Buckeye
Arizona
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.0 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$94,188
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
95,042
Roseville
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Buckeye, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $255k less ($341,700 vs $596,700)
24% less violent crime than Roseville
Violent crime is well below the national average (166.8 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $343/mo less ($1,597 vs $1,940)
9% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 55°F
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $18,077/yr
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Roseville, CA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $18,077 more per year on average
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.5 pts lower (4.5%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 94°F vs 107°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Buckeye
Key Differences at a Glance
Buckeye
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 100.0 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Buckeye
Violent Crime
24% lower
166.8 vs 219.2 per 100k
Buckeye
Median Home Value
$255k less
$341,700 vs $596,700
Buckeye
Summer Heat
12.9°F warmer
July avg high 106.5°F vs 93.6°F
Roseville
Median Income
$18,077
$112,265 vs $94,188/yr
Roseville
Unemployment
0.5 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.0% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Buckeye, AZ | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.0 ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $341,700⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,597⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $94,188 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 32.5 min⚠ High | 27.7 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 14.2% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 41 ✓ Safer | 62 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 37 ✓ Safer | 68 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (72) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.9% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.2% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.1°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 106.5°F ✓ Warmer | 93.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.0" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 95,042 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.7 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 85.3% ✓ Higher | 68.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 12.9% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Buckeye's cost of living index is 100.0 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Buckeye is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Buckeye leads 12 of 22 categories. Buckeye wins 12 and Roseville wins 10. 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 Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($341,700 vs $596,700 median home), income ($94,188 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Buckeye, AZ and Roseville, CA are about 608 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.