Side-by-side
Mesa vs Tucson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ72 | Tucson, AZ67 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 67 |
| Affordability | 83 | 93 |
| Housing | 49 | 46 |
| Jobs | 37 | 12 |
| Safety | 93 | 91 |
| Climate | 74 | 86 |
| Amenities | 92 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,182 | $3,581 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,081 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $242,200 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $54,546 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Population | 507.5K | 543.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 105° / 39° | 99° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 305 |