Side-by-side
Mesa vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ72 | San Jose, CA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 57 |
| Affordability | 83 | 24 |
| Housing | 49 | 19 |
| Jobs | 37 | 71 |
| Safety | 93 | 65 |
| Climate | 74 | 100 |
| Amenities | 92 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,182 | $6,554 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Population | 507.5K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 105° / 39° | 82° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 299 |