Side-by-side
Denver vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Denver, CO54 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 58 |
| Affordability | 75 | 79 |
| Housing | 30 | 42 |
| Jobs | 44 | 24 |
| Safety | 35 | 45 |
| Climate | 74 | 72 |
| Amenities | 64 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,499 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,754 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $586,700 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $91,681 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Population | 713.7K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 17° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 267 | 317 |