Side-by-side
Colorado Springs vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Colorado Springs, CO69 | Mesa, AZ67 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 67 |
| Affordability | 88 | 85 |
| Housing | 52 | 40 |
| Jobs | 61 | 62 |
| Safety | 64 | 80 |
| Climate | 85 | 76 |
| Amenities | 51 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,883 | $4,106 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,326 | $1,488 |
| Median home value | $420,700 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $83,198 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Population | 483.1K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 18° | 104° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 247 | 296 |