Side-by-side
Phoenix vs Riverside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ58 | Riverside, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 55 |
| Affordability | 79 | 63 |
| Housing | 42 | 26 |
| Jobs | 24 | 30 |
| Safety | 45 | 48 |
| Climate | 72 | 98 |
| Amenities | 92 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,383 | $4,753 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,777 |
| Median home value | $381,900 | $542,100 |
| Median HH income | $77,041 | $88,575 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| Population | 1.6M | 316.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 93° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 317 | 304 |