Side-by-side
Glendale vs Tempe vs Palmdale vs Peoria
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Glendale, AZ62 | Tempe, AZ56 | Palmdale, CA57 | Peoria, AZ64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 56 | 57 | 64 |
| Affordability | 88 | 83 | 75 | 79 |
| Housing | 58 | 45 | 46 | 65 |
| Jobs | 14 | 20 | 15 | 14 |
| Safety | 57 | 45 | 53 | 78 |
| Climate | 72 | 72 | 88 | 76 |
| Amenities | 79 | 66 | 64 | 66 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,015 | $4,192 | $4,474 | $4,417 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,208 | $1,392 | $1,405 | $1,593 |
| Median home value | $347,000 | $421,900 | $435,300 | $429,400 |
| Median HH income | $70,139 | $77,643 | $81,151 | $93,403 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 4.8% | 6.3% | 5.1% |
| Population | 250.2K | 186.4K | 165.5K | 194.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 106° / 46° | 98° / 31° | 104° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 317 | 306 | 319 | 317 |