Side-by-side
Phoenix vs Dallas vs Las Vegas vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ66 | Dallas, TX64 | Las Vegas, NV61 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 66 | 64 | 61 | 59 |
| Affordability | 84 | 86 | 82 | 70 |
| Housing | 59 | 53 | 36 | 42 |
| Jobs | 52 | 53 | 38 | 42 |
| Safety | 41 | 27 | 46 | 34 |
| Climate | 72 | 92 | 76 | 91 |
| Amenities | 92 | 78 | 92 | 91 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,152 | $4,156 | $4,335 | $4,834 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,334 | $1,375 | $1,464 | $1,890 |
| Median home value | $381,900 | $295,300 | $395,300 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $77,041 | $67,760 | $70,723 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.9% | 5.2% | 3.8% |
| Population | 1.6M | 1.3M | 650.9K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 96° / 37° | 104° / 38° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 234 | 294 | 152 |