Side-by-side
Kansas City vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Kansas City, MO69 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 68 |
| Affordability | 89 | 79 |
| Housing | 79 | 47 |
| Jobs | 84 | 20 |
| Safety | 16 | 93 |
| Climate | 96 | 72 |
| Amenities | 54 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,819 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,197 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $227,000 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $67,449 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| Population | 508.2K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 306 |