Side-by-side
Mesa vs Sacramento
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ67 | Sacramento, CA61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 61 |
| Affordability | 85 | 79 |
| Housing | 40 | 28 |
| Jobs | 62 | 40 |
| Safety | 80 | 50 |
| Climate | 76 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 67 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,106 | $4,285 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,488 | $1,573 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Population | 507.5K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 104° / 42° | 92° / 39° |
| Sunny days / yr | 296 | 269 |