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Buckeye, AZ Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$140/mo
$30/mo
$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1100/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1400/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1900/mo |
| Median Home Price | $340,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $900 |
Buckeye’s housing market is growing rapidly, with new developments and subdivisions popping up throughout the city. The median home price has increased significantly in recent years, but it’s still relatively affordable compared to other cities in the Phoenix area. Renters can find a range of options, from apartments to single-family homes
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
92
102
$900
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 8.1% |
| Property Tax Rate | 0.8% |
| <p>State 5.6% + County 0.7% + City 1.8%</p> | |
Arizona has a state income tax rate ranging from 2.59% to 4.54%, depending on income level
Family & Relocation
55
7.2/10
$900/mo
City Pulse
Buckeye has a limited public transportation system, but it is relatively stroller-friendly, with accessible buses and a growing network of sidewalks and bike paths
- Buckeye Aquatic Center
- Skyline Regional Park
- Main Event Entertainment
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Buckeye has regulations in place for zoning, building permits, and environmental conservation
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Buckeye — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer months bring high electricity bills due to air conditioning usage, while winter months see a decrease in utility costs. However, the mild winter weather means that heating costs are relatively low compared to other parts of the country
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 85326 has a property tax millage rate of 0.85%, while the ZIP code 85396 has a rate of 0.80%. There are no local surtaxes specific to Buckeye
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6, Buckeye has made efforts to improve its sidewalks and bike paths, but some areas still lack accessibility and family-friendly infrastructure, such as elevators in public buildings and sufficient park amenities
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