salaryAtlanta is 3% 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
$1,999
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$168
👥 People living there
505,268
511,764
Commute to work
26.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
59.2%
32.5%
Own their home
46.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $47,530 | +157% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $85,050 | +40% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $61,780 | +31% in Mesa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $59,180 | -23% in Mesa |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $134,650 | +20% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | $78,080 | +20% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $60,320 | +19% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $30,010 | $34,920 | +16% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $61,954 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Mesa?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $89,248 in Mesa, 4% more in Atlanta.