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    City vs city

    Phoenix, AZ vs Las Vegas, NV

    PhoenixLas Vegas
    Population1,624,832650,873
    Population growth (1 yr)1.0%0.9%
    Median home value$381,900$395,300
    Median rent$1,458$1,456
    Household income$77,041$70,723
    Unemployment5.1%7.2%
    Bachelor's degree+20%17%
    State crime /100k1,9232,413

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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