Side-by-side
Lancaster vs Tempe
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lancaster, CA53 | Tempe, AZ56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 56 |
| Affordability | 75 | 83 |
| Housing | 42 | 45 |
| Jobs | 12 | 20 |
| Safety | 40 | 45 |
| Climate | 88 | 72 |
| Amenities | 64 | 66 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,446 | $4,192 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,379 | $1,392 |
| Median home value | $409,100 | $421,900 |
| Median HH income | $76,083 | $77,643 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 170K | 186.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 306 |