Side-by-side
Mesa vs Santa Clarita vs Scottsdale vs Chandler
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ68 | Santa Clarita, CA63 | Scottsdale, AZ63 | Chandler, AZ72 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 63 | 63 | 72 |
| Affordability | 79 | 52 | 78 | 79 |
| Housing | 47 | 42 | 46 | 68 |
| Jobs | 20 | 26 | 27 | 34 |
| Safety | 93 | 90 | 76 | 94 |
| Climate | 72 | 100 | 76 | 72 |
| Amenities | 92 | 76 | 73 | 80 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,393 | $5,083 | $4,466 | $4,397 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $2,041 | $1,675 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $721,000 | $709,900 | $469,800 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $119,926 | $107,372 | $103,691 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 5.0% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Population | 507.5K | 229K | 242.2K | 278.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 90° / 45° | 104° / 43° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 319 | 306 | 306 |