salaryFrisco is 6% 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
$2,246
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$168
👥 People living there
219,304
511,764
Commute to work
28.6 min
24.7 min
College degree
67.5%
32.5%
Own their home
65.9%
64.4%
Below poverty line
3.6%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Mesa?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $89,248 in Mesa, 82% more in Frisco.