Side-by-side
Tucson vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Tucson, AZ65 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 65 | 68 |
| Affordability | 91 | 79 |
| Housing | 44 | 47 |
| Jobs | 5 | 20 |
| Safety | 91 | 93 |
| Climate | 84 | 72 |
| Amenities | 58 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,824 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,081 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $242,200 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $54,546 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Population | 543.3K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 100° / 40° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 305 | 306 |