Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Sunshine almost every day, room to grow, and value across the Valley.
1. Gilbert: Best for families
2. Chandler: Best for tech jobs
3. Phoenix: Best for jobs
4. Scottsdale: Best upscale living
5. Tempe: Best for young professionals
6. Mesa: Best value
7. Tucson: Best for affordability
8. Peoria: Best northwest suburb
9. Flagstaff: Best for cooler weather
10. Surprise: Best for new construction
Arizona keeps drawing movers with sunshine, space, and a cost of living that beats the West Coast. The Phoenix metro anchors it, but the East Valley suburbs and university-town Tucson all bring something different. Just plan your move around the summer heat. Here are the 10 best places to live in Arizona, ranked.