salaryAurora 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
$1,887
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$168
👥 People living there
179,898
511,764
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.5%
32.5%
Own their home
66.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
9.5%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,887 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $62,016 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Mesa?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $89,248 in Mesa, 13% more in Aurora.