Casa Grande, AZ, United States

53,658 people call Casa Grande home, but the scorching desert climate and heavy bureaucracy are constant headaches. Housing costs have reached a median of $321,915, well above the city's median household income of $66,354. While over 89% of residents hold a high school diploma, just 21% have a bachelor's degree or higher. Dust storms and monsoon rains are regular occurrences, and the fire department is constantly strained to serve over 60,000 people across 110 square miles. If you don't mind the red tape and extreme weather, Casa Grande could work, but it's hardly an oasis.