Compare Cities
Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Wins
8/12
Median Home
$352k
Jobs
+4.3%
City B
Surprise
Arizona
Wins
4/12
Median Home
$432k
Jobs
+5.1%
Home price
+23%
Surprise vs Fayetteville
Job growth
+0.8pp
Surprise vs Fayetteville
Schools
-0.2
Surprise vs Fayetteville
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Detailed comparison
Fayetteville Surprise
Costs
3–0Fayetteville
Win$352k
Median Home Price
$432k
SurpriseFayetteville
Win$1,400/mo
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
SurpriseFayetteville
Win93
Cost Index
102
SurpriseQuality of Life
4–1Fayetteville
Win8/10
Schools
7.8/10
SurpriseFayetteville
7.6/10
Safety
8.2/10 Win
SurpriseFayetteville
Win34
Walk Score
24
SurpriseFayetteville
Win48
Bike Score
44
SurpriseFayetteville
Win18
Transit Score
16
SurpriseOpportunity
1–1Fayetteville
4.3%
Job Growth
5.1% Win
SurpriseFayetteville
Win8/10
Nabelly Score
7.8/10
SurpriseDemographics
0–2Fayetteville
93,949
Population
144,415 Win
SurpriseFayetteville
44
Area (sq mi)
104 Win
SurpriseLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Fayetteville, AR wins 8 of 12 metrics.
Based on cost, quality of life, opportunity and demographics. Explore the full city profile for schools, neighborhoods, real estate and more.
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