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, AZ68 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 58 |
| Affordability | 79 | 79 |
| Housing | 47 | 42 |
| Jobs | 20 | 24 |
| Safety | 93 | 45 |
| Climate | 72 | 72 |
| Amenities | 92 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,393 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Population | 507.5K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 317 |