| Measure | TempeArizona, United States Remove Tempe | MurrietaCalifornia, United States Remove Murrieta |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Connector Score | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 8.5 |
| Affordability | 5.6 | 3.1 |
| Transportation | 10.0 | 5.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Walkability | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Things to do | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Food & dining | 6.5 | 7.9 |
| Places to stay | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Nature & outdoors | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 8.5 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.5 | 7.2 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Nightlife | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.3 | 5.0 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.1 | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $117 | $138 |
| Mid-range | $189 | $205 |
| Luxury | $352 | $370 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 109 | 135 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,650 | $2,150 |
| Median home price | $455,400 | $657,000 |
| Population | 191K | 114K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Bus Airport | Drive Train |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Tempe | — | 7 h 12 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Car-free travel | Food lovers, Nightlife, History |
| Known for | Beaches, Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Nightlife, Pro sports | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Nightlife, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids |
| When to go | Peak: January to April | Peak: Spring to fall wine season and weekends |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.