Phoenix, AZ vs San Bernardino, CA
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
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 124). San Bernardino leads in walk score (45 vs 41). Phoenix leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $61,323).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 45 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 24.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+2.1 |
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-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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