| | Surprise, AZ | San Bernardino, CA | United States |
| Overall | 113.0 | 118.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.4 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Health | 92.5 | 86.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 123.2 | 124.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $413,400 | $435,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,560.0% | 10,910.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 104.5 | 111.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.7 | 110.7 | 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 San Bernardino 
19 Reviews
Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave More
This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to More
While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most More
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