Side-by-side
Phoenix vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ62 | San Jose, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 58 |
| Affordability | 88 | 42 |
| Housing | 44 | 25 |
| Jobs | 61 | 49 |
| Safety | 38 | 72 |
| Climate | 72 | 100 |
| Amenities | 61 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,978 | $5,506 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,360 | $2,516 |
| Median home value | $381,900 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $77,041 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Population | 1.6M | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 82° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 299 | 257 |