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Side by side on the eight things that decide whether a town actually fits. Each column links to the full guide.
Surprise
Maricopa County
Strong fit with tradeoffs
Overall score
Higher is a closer fit.
Surprise · Overall
83
Activities is the strongest daily-life fit. Home costs is the piece to verify before treating the move as settled.
Everyday affordability
Surprise · Everyday affordability
Home, taxes & insurance
Surprise · Home, taxes & insurance
Restaurants & outings
Surprise · Restaurants & outings
Activities & social calendar
Surprise · Activities & social calendar
Parks & outdoor life
Surprise · Parks & outdoor life
Health & support access
Surprise · Health & support access
Weather comfort
Surprise · Weather comfort
Getting around & family visits
Surprise · Getting around & family visits
Region
Surprise · Region
Northwest Phoenix-area retirement market
County
Surprise · County
Maricopa County
Last checked
Surprise · Last checked
May 30, 2026
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