Side-by-side
Irvine vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Irvine, CA64 | Mesa, AZ65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 64 | 65 |
| Affordability | 46 | 85 |
| Housing | 14 | 31 |
| Jobs | 74 | 61 |
| Safety | 99 | 80 |
| Climate | 100 | 76 |
| Amenities | 42 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,329 | $4,106 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,465 | $1,488 |
| Median home value | $1,250,000 | $440,000 |
| Median HH income | $123,000 | $74,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Population | 314K | 523K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 46° | 104° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 281 | 296 |