Side-by-side
Mesa vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Mesa, AZ68 | Wichita, KS61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 68 | 61 |
| Affordability | 79 | 93 |
| Housing | 47 | 94 |
| Jobs | 20 | 40 |
| Safety | 93 | 6 |
| Climate | 72 | 96 |
| Amenities | 92 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,393 | $3,427 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $849 |
| Median home value | $364,300 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $78,779 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Population | 507.5K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 306 | 256 |