Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Los Angeles wins on income, safety and walkability; Phoenix wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, jobs, schools and sunshine.
| Metric | Los Angeles CA | Phoenix AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,933 | $1,582 (better) |
| Median home | $921k | $421k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 173 | 103 (better) |
| Median income | $81,939 (better) | $81,332 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.1% (better) |
| School rating | 1.7/10 | 1.9/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.7 (better) | 7 |
| Property crime / 1k | 22.6 | 20.5 (better) |
| Walk score | 69 (better) | 41 |
| Sunny days | 284 | 299 (better) |
| Summer temp | 84°F | 107°F |
| Winter temp | 58°F | 56°F |
| Rainfall | 14.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Population | 3,857,263 | 1,642,323 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 68 | 65 |
| % Black | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| % Hispanic | 47.2% | 42% |
| % Asian | 11.9% | 4% |
Green marks the better value in each row.