salaryAlbuquerque is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$168
👥 People living there
562,218
511,764
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
39.2%
32.5%
Own their home
61.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
15.5%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $61,780 | +46% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $78,080 | +36% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $47,530 | +25% in Mesa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $59,180 | -22% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,230 | $44,950 | +21% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $74,590 | +20% in Mesa |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $46,830 | +19% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $135,670 | +18% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $64,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Mesa?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $89,248 in Mesa, 17% more in Mesa.