| | Mesa, AZ | Surprise, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Health | 92.5 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 121.3 | 123.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $425,900 | $413,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,010.0% | 10,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 114.0 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.4 | 105.7 | 100 |
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Mesa is a really good city despite some trouble with Superstition Springs and the failure that is Fiesta Mall, there is nice areas throughout and some areas that need to More
As someone who was born in Mesa and has lived here in the 85210 in Dobson Ranch for the last 13 years after moving out from Chandler. I can tell you that most of the More
I’m a native to Arizona and growing up here has taught me that people just don’t care, and the Mormon community is huge! It’s normal in the state of AZ for kids to start More
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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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