Valley of the Sun cities finished high in many 2024 lists relating to housing and quality of life. Scottsdale: sixth best place in the U.S. to retire and the 10th happiest city; Queen Creek: Best small Arizona city and 72nd most affordable; Gilbert: sixth out of 180 cities to raise a family in; Chandler: 37th best place to live for families; Phoenix: Best city for renters and 52nd most desirable place to retire.
