Phoenix, AZ vs Rock Hill, SC
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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 28). Phoenix leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $60,807). Rock Hill leads in cost of living index (98 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Rock Hill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 68.3 (#1327) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 75,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $327,415 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $60,807 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.1 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+19.1 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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D+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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