Side-by-side
Santa Clarita vs Scottsdale vs Mesa vs Fontana
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Santa Clarita, CA63 | Scottsdale, AZ63 | Mesa, AZ68 | Fontana, CA69 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 63 | 68 | 69 |
| Affordability | 52 | 78 | 79 | 83 |
| Housing | 42 | 46 | 47 | 53 |
| Jobs | 26 | 27 | 20 | 34 |
| Safety | 90 | 76 | 93 | 79 |
| Climate | 100 | 76 | 72 | 100 |
| Amenities | 76 | 73 | 92 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,083 | $4,466 | $4,393 | $4,084 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,041 | $1,675 | $1,583 | $1,145 |
| Median home value | $721,000 | $709,900 | $364,300 | $558,500 |
| Median HH income | $119,926 | $107,372 | $78,779 | $98,187 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Population | 229K | 242.2K | 507.5K | 211.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 45° | 104° / 43° | 106° / 46° | 92° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 306 | 306 | 327 |