Maricopa, AZ vs Suffolk, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
Suffolk
66.3
#1564 nationally
Maricopa leads in crime level (6.2 vs 10.2). Suffolk leads in average commute (29.6 min vs 38.3 min). Suffolk leads in walk score (15 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maricopa, AZ | Suffolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1402) | 66.3 (#1564) |
| Population | 71,022 | 100,659 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,261 | $390,919 |
| Median Household Income | $88,795 | $87,758 |
| Average Commute | 38.3 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+15.9 |
D+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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D
66.3 Score
Suffolk, VA
Mid-size Virginia city with community character
Median Home
$390,919
Population
100,659
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
15
Northeast
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