Side-by-side
Memphis vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Memphis, TN53 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 58 |
| Affordability | 92 | 79 |
| Housing | 65 | 42 |
| Jobs | 14 | 24 |
| Safety | 4 | 45 |
| Climate | 100 | 72 |
| Amenities | 47 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,783 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,154 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $157,100 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $51,211 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Population | 629.1K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 33° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 317 |