| | Surprise, AZ | Upland, CA | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 101.6 | 100 |
| Health | 92.5 | 86.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 123.2 | 225.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $413,400 | $745,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,560.0% | 10,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 104.5 | 114.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.7 | 110.6 | 100 |
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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 Upland 
7 Reviews
Great city except during the summer months where it is getting increasingly More
I grew up in Upland at the tail end of the Citrus Industry. That's what basically defines the town. Greed corrupted things when City Council members in the 50's took More
Why I Think the Quality of Life is Good Here
I have lived in this town since I was a little girl in the 60's, and have grown up here. Now 47, and never moved out More
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