salaryMesa is 7% 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
$2,334
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$168
👥 People living there
214,169
511,764
Commute to work
33.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
21.4%
32.5%
Own their home
66.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
9.9%
10.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Mesa?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $89,248 in Mesa, 24% more in Fontana.