Side-by-side
Fresno vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fresno, CA60 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 58 |
| Affordability | 78 | 79 |
| Housing | 36 | 42 |
| Jobs | 30 | 24 |
| Safety | 68 | 45 |
| Climate | 88 | 72 |
| Amenities | 49 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,337 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,355 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $348,500 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $66,804 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 543.6K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 38° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 297 | 317 |