salaryMesa is 9% 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
$2,109
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$168
👥 People living there
185,604
511,764
Commute to work
26.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
40.8%
32.5%
Own their home
54.1%
64.4%
Below poverty line
15%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $47,530 | +32% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,610 | $78,080 | +25% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $102,520 | +24% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $45,290 | +19% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $61,780 | -18% in Mesa |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $46,410 | +17% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $60,320 | +17% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,580 | $44,950 | +17% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $54,303 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Mesa?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $89,248 in Mesa, 0% more in Fort Lauderdale.