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, CA48 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 68 |
| Affordability | 46 | 79 |
| Housing | 4 | 47 |
| Jobs | 22 | 20 |
| Safety | 41 | 93 |
| Climate | 100 | 72 |
| Amenities | 91 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,312 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 458.5K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 46° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 240 | 306 |