Phoenix, AZ vs Smyrna, GA
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
Smyrna
68.7
#1301 nationally
Smyrna leads in median household income ($92,258 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 34). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Smyrna, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 68.7 (#1301) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 56,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $448,607 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $92,258 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+14.9 |
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+
68.7 Score
Smyrna, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$448,607
Population
56,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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