| Surprise, AZ | Soldotna, AK | United States |
Overall | 113.0 | 101.6 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 122.3 | 100 |
Health | 92.5 | 129.9 | 100 |
Housing | 123.2 | 91.9 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $413,400 | $314,500 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,560.0% | 11,740.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 104.5 | 78.1 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 105.7 | 111.5 | 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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Reviews for Soldotna 1 Reviews
May through late August: Summer with highs being in the 70's. This Summer (2006) so far it's been mainly cloudy and rainy. Our Summer daylight is awesome though, and More
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