Side-by-side
Mesa vs Portland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ68 | Portland, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 59 |
| Affordability | 79 | 67 |
| Housing | 47 | 36 |
| Jobs | 20 | 30 |
| Safety | 93 | 53 |
| Climate | 72 | 93 |
| Amenities | 92 | 79 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,393 | $4,441 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $557,600 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $88,792 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Population | 507.5K | 642.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 166 |