Side-by-side
Albuquerque vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Albuquerque, NM59 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 68 |
| Affordability | 90 | 79 |
| Housing | 59 | 47 |
| Jobs | 25 | 20 |
| Safety | 33 | 93 |
| Climate | 100 | 72 |
| Amenities | 40 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,812 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,185 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $266,700 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $65,604 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 562.5K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 26° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 291 | 306 |