| Measure | YumaArizona, United States Remove Yuma | Peoria (AZ)Arizona, United States Remove Peoria (AZ) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Connector Score | 5.9 | 8.9 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 8.1 |
| Affordability | 7.2 | 6.0 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 4.5 | 7.0 |
| Walkability | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Things to do | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Food & dining | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Places to stay | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Family friendliness | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Nightlife | 6.0 | 4.4 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.7 | 5.9 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 7.3 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $99 | $118 |
| Mid-range | $147 | $172 |
| Luxury | $243 | $294 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 93 | 105 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Median home price | $230,000 | $463,600 |
| Population | 105K | 201K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport RV-friendly | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Yuma | — | 3 h 35 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | History | Car-free travel, History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Nightlife | Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Winter due to snowbirds, Lettuce Days a… | Peak: February to April |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.