Side-by-side
Fresno vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fresno, CA55 | Mesa, AZ72 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 72 |
| Affordability | 53 | 83 |
| Housing | 39 | 49 |
| Jobs | 35 | 37 |
| Safety | 68 | 93 |
| Climate | 88 | 74 |
| Amenities | 49 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,042 | $4,182 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,355 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $348,500 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $66,804 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 4.0% |
| Population | 543.6K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 38° | 105° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 297 | 306 |