Phoenix, AZ vs Saginaw, TX
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
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in median household income ($99,752 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 30). Saginaw leads in cost of living index (103 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+5.1 |
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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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75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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