Best Places to Live in Arizona (2026) (2026)

Phoenix is the #1 ranked city in Arizona with 90.00 (livability score). This ranking includes 2 Arizona cities with available data.

#1
Phoenix
90.00
Pop. 1,624,832
#2
Mesa
10.00
Pop. 507,478
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All 2 Cities Ranked

Source: Multiple Sources
#CityPopulationLivability Score
1Phoenix1,624,83290.00
2Mesa507,47810.00

Methodology

Cities in Arizona are ranked by livability score. Only cities with populations above 1,000 are included. Data sourced from Multiple Sources. Last updated 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 best places to live in arizona (2026)?
Phoenix ranks #1 with 90.00 (livability score).
What are the top 5 best places to live in arizona (2026)?
1. Phoenix (90.00), 2. Mesa (10.00)
How many cities in Arizona are ranked?
This ranking includes 2 cities in Arizona with available data.

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