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Surprise, AZ vs San Mateo, CA

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Highlights
- There are 302 physicians per 100,000 people in San Mateo.
- There are 201 physicians per 100,000 people in Surprise.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Surprise, AZSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock45.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)65  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.686.9
 Physicians per Cap.201  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
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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

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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

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Over 11 years ago

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 Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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