salaryBirmingham is 13% 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
$1,291
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$168
👥 People living there
198,173
511,764
Commute to work
20.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
31.1%
32.5%
Own their home
45.5%
64.4%
Below poverty line
24.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $47,530 | +72% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $102,520 | +66% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $85,050 | +40% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $78,680 | $100,830 | +28% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,040 | $78,080 | +28% in Mesa |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $134,650 | +28% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,470 | $45,290 | +28% in Mesa |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $46,830 | +27% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $67,642 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Mesa?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $89,248 in Mesa, 44% more in Mesa.