salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,651
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$168
👥 People living there
288,976
511,764
Commute to work
18.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.7%
32.5%
Own their home
63.9%
64.4%
Below poverty line
8.9%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Mesa for lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $47,530 | +82% in Mesa |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $63,750 | -32% in Mesa |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $61,170 | -29% in Mesa |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $131,750 | +27% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $85,050 | -26% in Mesa |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $61,210 | -26% in Mesa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 | $59,180 | -25% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $102,520 | -23% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Anchorage and Mesa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $58,803 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Mesa?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $89,248 in Mesa, 25% more in Anchorage.