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Two cities. One clear winner.
Search any two US cities. Compare 12 metrics side-by-side. Shareable results.
City A
City B
City A
Tempe
Arizona
Wins
8/12
Median Home
$455k
Jobs
+4.6%
City B
Lakeland
Florida
Wins
4/12
Median Home
$289k
Jobs
+3.1%
Home price
-36%
Lakeland vs Tempe
Job growth
-1.5pp
Lakeland vs Tempe
Schools
-0.5
Lakeland vs Tempe
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Detailed comparison
Tempe Lakeland
Costs
0–3Tempe
$455k
Median Home Price
$289k Win
LakelandTempe
$2,050/mo
Median Rent
$1,650/mo Win
LakelandTempe
105
Cost Index
94 Win
LakelandQuality of Life
5–0Tempe
Win7.7/10
Schools
7.2/10
LakelandTempe
Win7/10
Safety
6.8/10
LakelandTempe
Win58
Walk Score
42
LakelandTempe
Win70
Bike Score
44
LakelandTempe
Win44
Transit Score
22
LakelandOpportunity
2–0Tempe
Win4.6%
Job Growth
3.1%
LakelandTempe
Win7.9/10
Nabelly Score
7.4/10
LakelandDemographics
1–1Tempe
Win189,994
Population
122,899
LakelandTempe
40
Area (sq mi)
75 Win
LakelandLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Tempe, AZ 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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