HEAD-TO-HEAD · WEST vs NORTHEAST

Phoenix, AZ vs Washington, DC: where should you move?

Phoenix: Winter perfection, summer endurance test.
Washington: Recession-proof jobs, museums, Metro; cost.

Dimension	Phoenix	Washington
Median home price	$447K	$585K
Effective property tax	0.63%	0.57%
Tax friendliness	8/10	5/10
Winter mildness	9/10	6/10
Summer comfort	2/10	7/10
Walkability	6/10	7/10
Outdoor access	7/10	6/10
Culture & food	6/10	9/10
Healthcare	10/10	8/10
Airport connectivity	9/10	9/10
Schools	6/10	8/10
Safety	5/10	5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	6/10	7/10
Growth trajectory	9/10	8/10

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

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