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Goodyear

Arizona · Phoenix Metro (West Valley)
Strong DanceWarmBudget Cost
77
/ 100 match score

Goodyear is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US and consistently ranked among the safest in Arizona. Well-planned, newer infrastructure, and excellent schools in the Litchfield Park area.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
20/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
8/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
5/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
2.5%
$9,000/yr
Est. after-tax income
$258,175
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$78,000
$60,000–$96,000 range
Annual surplus
+$180,175
King: 3.3×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,700–$2,800/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$440,000
Dance Training
Arizona Broadway Theatre (Peoria) accessible. Ballet Arizona via Loop 101. West valley studios growing with the rapid population growth. Goodyear Ballpark area has community events.
Healthcare
West Valley Hospital (Goodyear) is local. Banner Boswell (Sun City) accessible 20 min. Not the strongest healthcare market on this list.
Career & Remote Work
AZ flat income tax 2.5%. State Farm, Amazon, and major logistics employers. Luke Air Force Base economic influence. Excellent for remote workers who want budget Arizona living.
Musical Theater
Strong
Litchfield Elementary and Agua Fria Union districts serve Goodyear with growing performing arts programs. Arizona Broadway Theatre in Peoria (25 min) has youth academy programming. East Valley competition studios accessible. Multiple MT studios in the West Valley growing with the population. Active Arizona competition circuit. The Phoenix metro's competitive training culture extends to the West Valley.
Safety
Violent crime rate:100 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +AZ income tax only 2.5%
  • +Very safe for Phoenix metro
  • +Affordable budget tier
  • +Fast-growing with new infrastructure
  • +Arizona Broadway Theatre accessible
Cons
  • −Extreme summer heat
  • −Less sophisticated local amenities
  • −Distance from downtown Phoenix and east valley
  • −Healthcare less comprehensive
  • −Car-dependent entirely
Quick Stats
School rating
8/10
Healthcare rating
7/10
Tech job market
fair
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.