HEAD TO HEAD
Flagstaff vs Phoenix
Phoenix leads Flagstaff on 5 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Flagstaff, AZ
wins 0 of 5 factors
Phoenix, AZ
wins 5 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Flagstaff | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 65 | 77 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 55 | 68 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 62 | 86 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 88 | 97 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 27 | 98 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Flagstaff | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $629K | $448K |
| Typical rent | $2,081/mo | $1,742/mo |
| Average temperature | 11.8°C | 22.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 5.56 kWh/m²/day | 5.85 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #302 | #11 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.