Phoenix, AZ vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 41). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 142). Phoenix leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 34.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 69 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 8.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+26.3 |
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
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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