Side-by-side
Mesa vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ72 | Virginia Beach, VA77 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 77 |
| Affordability | 83 | 83 |
| Housing | 49 | 74 |
| Jobs | 37 | 62 |
| Safety | 93 | 93 |
| Climate | 74 | 96 |
| Amenities | 92 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,182 | $4,057 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Population | 507.5K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 105° / 39° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 184 |