COMPARING LAS VEGAS DATA CENTERS
TO THE PHOENIX MARKET

Phoenix vs. Las Vegas data centers - which is better?

If you are working on a Las Vegas data center initiative, you should consider the Phoenix data center market. Here's why. For a comprehensive comparison of Phoenix and Las Vegas data centers, please download our evaluation tool using the form on the right.

COLOCATION EVALUATION CRITERIA
PHOENIX
LAS VEGAS
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Risks of Natural Disaster
X
Proximity to California
X
Total Cost of Ownership
X
Sales Tax Incentives
X
Network Availability
X
Network Latency
X
Power/Water Reliability
X
Risk of Terrorist Attack
X
Sustainability
X

6 Points of Comparison | Phoenix vs. Las Vegas Data Centers

Las Vegas Data Centers - Colo

Risk of Natural Disaster

The recent Texas power outages demonstrate how nature disrupts operations. Choose low-risk regions or the lowest-risk area (outside flood plain, high elevation) within a high-risk region to mitigate nature-related risk.

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Proximity to California

Are there risk-centric organizations within a 50-mile radius of your data center? Think airports, chemical manufacturing, nuclear plants, outdoor gun ranges, etc. If so, their risk is your risk. Choose a location with the right neighbors.

Las Vegas Data Centers - Colocation

Cost of Power

While both markets offer excellent power costs compared to coastal population centers, Phoenix has a slight edge when it comes to utility rates. Sustainability / Green power optins are comparable between the two locations.

Las Vegas Data Centers - Colo

Sales Tax

Organizations that commit to more than 500 kW in Phoenix have the ability to qualify for 100% AZ-state tax abatement. Qualifying can be very valuable and possibly worth up to 2-4 years of free rent. Goes to Phoenix.

Las Vegas Data Centers - Real Estate Cost

Cost of Real Estate

While the cost of real estate is comparable between Las Vegas and Phoenix, Phoenix has a lower cost of colocation due to the competition of colocation providers that simply does not exist in Las Vegas. Point Phoenix.

Las Vegas Data Centers - Network

Network Abundance

The cost for waves, bandwidth and other communications is similar between the metro areas. Phoenix is a part of the U.S. "southern" fiber route stretching from California to Texas, Atlanta and then turning north to DC and New York.

 
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Phoenix vs. Vegas Data Centers

Flexible Data Center Offering

Wholesale & Colocation Options

H5 Data Centers' Phoenix location has up to 180,000 square feet and 26 MWs and offers private suites, cages, cabinets & custom data center space/power configurations.

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Data Center Features & Benefits

The Security & Connectivity You Need

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