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
Tempe
Arizona
Wins
5/12
Median Home
$455k
Jobs
+4.6%
City B
Surprise
Arizona
Wins
7/12
Median Home
$432k
Jobs
+5.1%
Home price
-5%
Surprise vs Tempe
Job growth
+0.5pp
Surprise vs Tempe
Schools
+0.1
Surprise vs Tempe
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Detailed comparison
Tempe Surprise
Costs
0–3Tempe
$455k
Median Home Price
$432k Win
SurpriseTempe
$2,050/mo
Median Rent
$1,900/mo Win
SurpriseTempe
105
Cost Index
102 Win
SurpriseQuality of Life
3–2Tempe
7.7/10
Schools
7.8/10 Win
SurpriseTempe
7/10
Safety
8.2/10 Win
SurpriseTempe
Win58
Walk Score
24
SurpriseTempe
Win70
Bike Score
44
SurpriseTempe
Win44
Transit Score
16
SurpriseOpportunity
1–1Tempe
4.6%
Job Growth
5.1% Win
SurpriseTempe
Win7.9/10
Nabelly Score
7.8/10
SurpriseDemographics
1–1Tempe
Win189,994
Population
144,415
SurpriseTempe
40
Area (sq mi)
104 Win
SurpriseLifestyle radar
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The verdict
Surprise, AZ wins 7 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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