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
$1,789
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$168
👥 People living there
545,970
511,764
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
25.5%
32.5%
Own their home
50.1%
64.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
8.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno 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 | Fresno | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | $47,530 | +38% in Mesa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $59,180 | -25% in Mesa |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $90,330 | -25% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $61,780 | -22% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $100,830 | -20% in Mesa |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,880 | $74,590 | +19% in Mesa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $136,270 | -18% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $135,670 | -17% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Fresno 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 Fresno?
About $60,680 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Mesa?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $89,248 in Mesa, 14% more in Mesa.