4 Phoenix suburbs among 20 most affordable cities to live in 2025

A Phoenix suburb ranks second among the nation’s fastest-growing, most affordable cities to live in 2028, according to a new analysis.

Researchers at GOBankingRates examined the latest U.S. Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics data to determine which cities have the best combination of rapid population growth and a manageable cost of living.

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  • Goodyear ranks second in the nation, due to a population boom of 33% between 2018-2023, which is the largest in the study.
  • Several other Metro Phoenix cities ranked among the top 20, including Peoria (#14), Surprise (#16) and Chandler (#18).

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