Side-by-side
Arlington vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX71 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 68 |
| Affordability | 84 | 79 |
| Housing | 57 | 47 |
| Jobs | 51 | 20 |
| Safety | 65 | 93 |
| Climate | 94 | 72 |
| Amenities | 73 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,277 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,473 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $73,519 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 394.8K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 36° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 306 |