Side-by-side
Phoenix vs Tucson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ58 | Tucson, AZ65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 65 |
| Affordability | 79 | 91 |
| Housing | 42 | 44 |
| Jobs | 24 | 5 |
| Safety | 45 | 91 |
| Climate | 72 | 84 |
| Amenities | 92 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,383 | $3,824 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,081 |
| Median home value | $381,900 | $242,200 |
| Median HH income | $77,041 | $54,546 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Population | 1.6M | 543.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 100° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 317 | 305 |