Side-by-side
Mesa vs Raleigh
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ68 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 75 |
| Affordability | 79 | 81 |
| Housing | 47 | 56 |
| Jobs | 20 | 88 |
| Safety | 93 | 59 |
| Climate | 72 | 100 |
| Amenities | 92 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,393 | $4,224 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Population | 507.5K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 228 |