Side-by-side
Mesa vs Oakland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ72 | Oakland, CA36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 36 |
| Affordability | 83 | 27 |
| Housing | 49 | 8 |
| Jobs | 37 | 39 |
| Safety | 93 | 0 |
| Climate | 74 | 100 |
| Amenities | 92 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,182 | $6,352 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $2,385 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $924,700 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Population | 507.5K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 105° / 39° | 72° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 262 |