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, AZ72 | Raleigh, NC75 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 75 |
| Affordability | 83 | 85 |
| Housing | 49 | 58 |
| Jobs | 37 | 84 |
| Safety | 93 | 59 |
| Climate | 74 | 100 |
| Amenities | 92 | 62 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,182 | $4,037 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $377,800 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $82,424 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Population | 507.5K | 470.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 105° / 39° | 90° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 228 |