Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Vista, CA vs. Prescott, AZ

2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Vista, CA vs Prescott, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Prescott, is 23% less than it is in Vista and is 13% below the National Average.
- Vista unemployment rate is 7.3%.
- Prescott unemployment rate is 5.9%.

Economy
 Vista, CAPrescott, AZUnited States
 Unemployment Rate7.3%5.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth1.4%2.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth34.4%43.4%33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.3%9.1%6.2%
 Income Taxes8.0%3.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$33,142$41,225$37,638
 Household Income$79,196$61,090$69,021
 Family Median Income$87,438$78,893$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Vista, CAPrescott, AZUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K5.1%8.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.6%3.3%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K7.9%11.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.9%7.2%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.8%9.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.8%9.2%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K10.2%12.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.5%11.1%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K19.7%13.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K9.6%6.1%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K9.8%7.6%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Vista, CAPrescott, AZUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.9%15.4%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science5.3%4.6%6.5%
 Community, social services1.5%3.1%1.8%
 Legal0.9%2.5%1.2%
 Education, library4.1%6.8%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.0%2.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology3.7%7.6%6.2%
 Healthcare support4.5%3.9%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.4%2.2%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving6.5%5.8%5.4%
 Building maintenance6.9%4.4%3.6%
 Personal care3.2%3.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.3%22.8%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry1.1%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair11.0%7.5%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving13.7%8.0%13.1%

View More Data >

Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

   |    Reply

I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

   |    Reply

Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Vista

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Prescott

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Vista, California Cost of Living vs Prescott, Arizona Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA
92084 92083 92081
ZIPS IN PRESCOTT, ARIZONA
86301 86305 86303 86313

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.