Verdict
Indio leads on Affordability, Weather, while Surprise leads on Educational Attainment, Safety, Livability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
CA
61
✓ winsAZ
58
Educational Attainment
CA
29
AZ
59
✓ winsSafety
CA
76
AZ
86
✓ winsWeather
CA
95
✓ winsAZ
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Livability
CA
64
AZ
67
✓ winsFull Comparison
| Metric | Indio | Surprise |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,616 | 145,591 |
| Median Income | $68,436 | $87,756 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $1,344 ✓ | $1,822 |
| Median Home Value | $373,200 | $352,600 ✓ |
| Median Age | 39 | 42 |
| HS Graduation | 77% | 94% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 19% | 31% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 93% | 94% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 69% | 78% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 25 min ✓ | 33 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 3.36 | 1.19 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 16.83 | 14.13 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | 77°F | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 2" | 7" |