| | Prescott, AZ | Surprise, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 114.1 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.1 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Health | 129.5 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 174.8 | 123.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $573,000 | $413,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,230.0% | 10,560.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.9 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 90.1 | 105.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Prescott 
63 Reviews
Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people More
I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I More
Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is More
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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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