Side-by-side
Mesa vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ72 | Phoenix, AZ62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 62 |
| Affordability | 83 | 84 |
| Housing | 49 | 44 |
| Jobs | 37 | 37 |
| Safety | 93 | 45 |
| Climate | 74 | 72 |
| Amenities | 92 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,182 | $4,171 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Population | 507.5K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 105° / 39° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 317 |