| Surprise, AZ | Foley, AL | United States |
Overall | 113.0 | 94.5 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 96.2 | 100 |
Health | 92.5 | 115.5 | 100 |
Housing | 123.2 | 73.6 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $413,400 | $276,300 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,560.0% | 9,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 104.5 | 70.3 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 105.7 | 84.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Surprise 52 Reviews
I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I More
I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family More
The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving More
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I have lived here for a little over a year. I had imagined this would be a small town with some sense of community, but it seems entirely geared toward becoming a second More
My husband and I have lived here for over a year and it is hands down my least favorite place I’ve ever lived. We are prior military and have lived in many incredible More
Lovely place to live for retirees however traffic is getting bad as it is quickly turning into quite a tourist destination. The city has a darling downtown area as well More
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