Side-by-side
Tucson vs Santa Clarita vs Peoria vs Scottsdale
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Tucson, AZ65 | Santa Clarita, CA63 | Peoria, AZ64 | Scottsdale, AZ63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 63 | 64 | 63 |
| Affordability | 91 | 52 | 79 | 78 |
| Housing | 44 | 42 | 65 | 46 |
| Jobs | 5 | 26 | 14 | 27 |
| Safety | 91 | 90 | 78 | 76 |
| Climate | 84 | 100 | 76 | 76 |
| Amenities | 58 | 76 | 66 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,824 | $5,083 | $4,417 | $4,466 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,081 | $2,041 | $1,593 | $1,675 |
| Median home value | $242,200 | $721,000 | $429,400 | $709,900 |
| Median HH income | $54,546 | $119,926 | $93,403 | $107,372 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 543.3K | 229K | 194.3K | 242.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 100° / 40° | 90° / 45° | 104° / 44° | 104° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 305 | 319 | 317 | 306 |