salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way. Most homes (86%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $109,960 a year. That is $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 87 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Buckeye?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Buckeye
| Size | Buckeye | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,054 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $920 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,775 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,045 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Buckeye overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Buckeye, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Buckeye
Life in Buckeye
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Buckeye?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $164 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $419,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,980 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Buckeye, AZ?
Renting in Buckeye costs a median of about $2,749 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Buckeye?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $109,960 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Buckeye cheap or expensive?
Buckeye is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $107,296. It ranks 87th cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Buckeye?
The median homeowner in Buckeye pays $2,081 a year in property taxes, about 0.50% of the median home value.
Is Buckeye more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Buckeye?
The median home value in Buckeye is $419,800, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
104,923 people live in Buckeye. Numbers are typical (middle) values.