Side-by-side
Mesa vs San Diego
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ72 | San Diego, CA63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 63 |
| Affordability | 83 | 27 |
| Housing | 49 | 12 |
| Jobs | 37 | 56 |
| Safety | 93 | 100 |
| Climate | 74 | 100 |
| Amenities | 92 | 95 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,182 | $6,357 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $2,459 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $848,500 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $104,321 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Population | 507.5K | 1.4M |
| Summer high / winter low | 105° / 39° | 75° / 49° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 208 |