Side-by-side
Mesa vs Austin
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ74 | Austin, TX76 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 76 |
| Affordability | 84 | 86 |
| Housing | 64 | 55 |
| Jobs | 52 | 64 |
| Safety | 78 | 83 |
| Climate | 76 | 92 |
| Amenities | 91 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,135 | $4,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,317 | $1,373 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $512,700 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $91,461 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Population | 507.5K | 967.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 104° / 42° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 296 | 228 |