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    City vs city

    Surprise, AZ vs Phoenix, AZ

    SurprisePhoenix
    Population149,5191,624,832
    Population growth (1 yr)2.7%1.0%
    Median home value$396,000$381,900
    Median rent$1,917$1,458
    Household income$93,371$77,041
    Unemployment4.2%5.1%
    Bachelor's degree+20%20%
    State crime /100k1,9231,923

    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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