salaryCleveland is 10% 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
$1,277
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$168
👥 People living there
366,097
511,764
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
22.4%
32.5%
Own their home
41.7%
64.4%
Below poverty line
30.6%
10.3%
Unemployment
10.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $47,530 | +31% in Mesa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $59,180 | -23% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | $78,080 | +22% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $100,830 | +20% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $34,920 | +20% in Mesa |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $131,750 | +18% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $44,950 | +16% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $45,290 | +16% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $66,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Mesa?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $89,248 in Mesa, 51% more in Mesa.