salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,760
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$76,054
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$320,700
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,075
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$160
$168
👥 People living there
1,307,930
511,764
Commute to work
25.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.2%
32.5%
Own their home
42.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
16.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Dallas | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $47,530 | +97% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $60,320 | +24% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $78,080 | +21% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $135,670 | -19% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | $45,290 | +18% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,910 | $34,920 | +17% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | $44,950 | +17% in Mesa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $103,770 | -15% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Dallas and Mesa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Dallas?
About $60,132 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Dallas or Mesa?
The typical household earns $76,054 in Dallas and $89,248 in Mesa, 15% more in Mesa.