Side-by-side
Mesa vs Minneapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ68 | Minneapolis, MN52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 52 |
| Affordability | 79 | 80 |
| Housing | 47 | 60 |
| Jobs | 20 | 42 |
| Safety | 93 | 11 |
| Climate | 72 | 60 |
| Amenities | 92 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,393 | $4,188 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,405 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $345,600 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Population | 507.5K | 426.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 83° / 8° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 209 |