HEAD-TO-HEAD · SOUTH vs WEST

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

Houston: Value + elite medicine; humidity, flooding, sprawl.
Phoenix: Winter perfection, summer endurance test.

Dimension	Houston	Phoenix
Median home price	$309K	$447K
Effective property tax	1.68%	0.63%
Tax friendliness	9/10	8/10
Winter mildness	9/10	9/10
Summer comfort	3/10	2/10
Walkability	6/10	6/10
Outdoor access	4/10	7/10
Culture & food	8/10	6/10
Healthcare	10/10	10/10
Airport connectivity	9/10	9/10
Schools	5/10	6/10
Safety	5/10	5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	7/10	6/10
Growth trajectory	9/10	9/10

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

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