HEAD-TO-HEAD · SOUTH vs WEST

Austin, TX vs Phoenix, AZ: where should you move?

Austin: Culture and jobs; priciest Texas metro.
Phoenix: Winter perfection, summer endurance test.

Dimension	Austin	Phoenix
Median home price	$427K	$447K
Effective property tax	1.68%	0.63%
Tax friendliness	9/10	8/10
Winter mildness	8/10	9/10
Summer comfort	4/10	2/10
Walkability	6/10	6/10
Outdoor access	6/10	7/10
Culture & food	9/10	6/10
Healthcare	10/10	10/10
Airport connectivity	8/10	9/10
Schools	7/10	6/10
Safety	6/10	5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	9/10	6/10
Growth trajectory	9/10	9/10

Pick Austin if your priorities lean: Median home price, Tax friendliness, Summer comfort, Culture & food. Pick Phoenix if they lean: Effective property tax, Winter mildness, Outdoor access, Airport connectivity. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

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