HEAD-TO-HEAD · SOUTH vs WEST

Sarasota, FL vs Phoenix, AZ: where should you move?

Sarasota: Gulf beaches + arts; retiree-dense, pricey coast.
Phoenix: Winter perfection, summer endurance test.

Dimension	Sarasota	Phoenix
Median home price	$404K	$447K
Effective property tax	0.86%	0.63%
Tax friendliness	10/10	8/10
Winter mildness	10/10	9/10
Summer comfort	3/10	2/10
Walkability	6/10	6/10
Outdoor access	7/10	7/10
Culture & food	7/10	6/10
Healthcare	9/10	10/10
Airport connectivity	7/10	9/10
Schools	7/10	6/10
Safety	6/10	5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	5/10	6/10
Growth trajectory	10/10	9/10

Pick Sarasota if your priorities lean: Median home price, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Summer comfort. Pick Phoenix if they lean: Effective property tax, Healthcare, Airport connectivity, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

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