Carson, CA vs Tempe, AZ

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.

Carson

63.8

#1737 nationally

vs

Tempe

68.3

#1328 nationally

Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $72,022). Tempe leads in cost of living index (119 vs 154). Tempe leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 27.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carson, CA Tempe, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1737) 68.3 (#1328)
Population 91,139 189,834
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $796,912 $465,636
Median Household Income $103,045 $72,022
Average Commute 27.6 min 21.5 min
Walk Score 55 54
Crime Level 11.5 12.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 154 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+3.5