Side-by-side
Fort Worth vs Mesa vs Arlington vs Irving
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Worth, TX77 | Mesa, AZ74 | Arlington, TX72 | Irving, TX74 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 77 | 74 | 72 | 74 |
| Affordability | 86 | 84 | 88 | 87 |
| Housing | 73 | 64 | 70 | 79 |
| Jobs | 57 | 52 | 50 | 50 |
| Safety | 75 | 78 | 57 | 66 |
| Climate | 94 | 76 | 96 | 92 |
| Amenities | 77 | 91 | 74 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,171 | $4,135 | $4,095 | $4,134 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,390 | $1,317 | $1,314 | $1,353 |
| Median home value | $277,300 | $364,300 | $276,400 | $287,300 |
| Median HH income | $76,602 | $78,779 | $73,519 | $79,641 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 941.3K | 507.5K | 394.8K | 255K |
| Summer high / winter low | 95° / 35° | 104° / 42° | 94° / 35° | 96° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 229 | 296 | 229 | 232 |