Side-by-side
Henderson vs Mesa vs Chandler vs Austin
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Henderson, NV70 | Mesa, AZ74 | Chandler, AZ75 | Austin, TX76 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 70 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
| Affordability | 81 | 84 | 78 | 86 |
| Housing | 54 | 64 | 66 | 55 |
| Jobs | 41 | 52 | 61 | 64 |
| Safety | 85 | 78 | 87 | 83 |
| Climate | 76 | 76 | 76 | 92 |
| Amenities | 76 | 91 | 79 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,393 | $4,135 | $4,436 | $4,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,618 | $1,373 |
| Median home value | $465,000 | $364,300 | $469,800 | $512,700 |
| Median HH income | $88,654 | $78,779 | $103,691 | $91,461 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Population | 324.5K | 507.5K | 278.1K | 967.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 104° / 39° | 104° / 42° | 104° / 42° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 294 | 296 | 296 | 228 |