Compare: Surprise, AZ and Palatine, IL

Surprise AZ

105.2

Cost of Living

above US average

154,198

Population

14.47

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$87,756

Median Income

above US average

$391,500

Median House Price

above US average

$1600

Average Rent

above US average

13%

Poverty Rate

above US average

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Palatine IL

115.3

Cost of Living

above US average

65,485

Population

8.93

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$93,383

Median Income

above US average

$387,250

Median House Price

above US average

$2200

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Surprise

Access to sports events
Plenty of parks and trails
Strong school district ratings
Low crime rate in areas
Nice nearby outdoor activities
Affordable housing options
Growing job market opportunities
Diverse community events
Family-friendly activities
Warm weather year-round

Cons of Surprise

Lack of diversity in some areas
Economic disparity exists
Limited nightlife options
Public transport is sparse
High summer temperatures
Dust storms can be disruptive
Limited cultural events available
Schools have funding challenges
Traffic congestion during peak
Some areas have racially mixed

Pros of Palatine

Strong job market nearby
Wide variety of restaurants
Community events year-round
Family-friendly atmosphere
Decent nightlife options
Parks and outdoor spaces
Diverse community overall
Good schools in the area
Low crime rates overall
Access to public transport

Cons of Palatine

Political views can be polarized
Limited nightlife activities
Some areas less diverse
Cold winters can be tough
Racial tensions exist sometimes
Limited kids activities available
Economic disparities evident
Less cultural activities
Traffic during rush hours
Higher property taxes