salaryColorado Springs 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
$1,901
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$168
👥 People living there
487,887
511,764
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
42.7%
32.5%
Own their home
60.9%
64.4%
Below poverty line
9%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $135,670 | +28% in Mesa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,740 | $103,770 | -19% in Mesa |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $98,610 | -18% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $90,210 | $74,590 | -17% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $68,360 | $78,080 | +14% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,410 | $102,520 | -13% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $41,080 | $44,950 | +9% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $91,580 | $85,050 | -7% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $61,554 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Mesa?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $89,248 in Mesa, 2% more in Colorado Springs.