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
Lakeland
Florida
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$289k
Jobs
+3.1%
City B
Surprise
Arizona
Wins
6/12
Median Home
$432k
Jobs
+5.1%
Home price
+49%
Surprise vs Lakeland
Job growth
+2.0pp
Surprise vs Lakeland
Schools
+0.6
Surprise vs Lakeland
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Detailed comparison
Lakeland Surprise
Costs
3–0Lakeland
Win$289k
Median Home Price
$432k
SurpriseLakeland
Win$1,650/mo
Median Rent
$1,900/mo
SurpriseLakeland
Win94
Cost Index
102
SurpriseQuality of Life
2–2Lakeland
7.2/10
Schools
7.8/10 Win
SurpriseLakeland
6.8/10
Safety
8.2/10 Win
SurpriseLakeland
Win42
Walk Score
24
SurpriseLakeland
44
Bike Score
44
SurpriseLakeland
Win22
Transit Score
16
SurpriseOpportunity
0–2Lakeland
3.1%
Job Growth
5.1% Win
SurpriseLakeland
7.4/10
Nabelly Score
7.8/10 Win
SurpriseDemographics
0–2Lakeland
122,899
Population
144,415 Win
SurpriseLakeland
75
Area (sq mi)
104 Win
SurpriseLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Surprise, AZ wins 6 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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