Side-by-side
Phoenix vs Tucson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ61 | Tucson, AZ61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 61 |
| Affordability | 88 | 95 |
| Housing | 40 | 48 |
| Jobs | 60 | 37 |
| Safety | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | 72 | 84 |
| Amenities | 61 | 57 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,978 | $3,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,360 | $1,063 |
| Median home value | $425,000 | $285,000 |
| Median HH income | $72,000 | $55,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Population | 1.7M | 545K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 100° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 286 |