Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA46 | Mesa, AZ72 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 72 |
| Affordability | 32 | 83 |
| Housing | 5 | 49 |
| Jobs | 27 | 37 |
| Safety | 41 | 93 |
| Climate | 100 | 74 |
| Amenities | 91 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,009 | $4,182 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 4.0% |
| Population | 458.5K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 105° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 240 | 306 |