salaryGarland 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
$1,813
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$168
👥 People living there
246,844
511,764
Commute to work
29.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
25.4%
32.5%
Own their home
61.6%
64.4%
Below poverty line
13%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Mesa for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Garland is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,813 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Garland?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Mesa?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $89,248 in Mesa, 8% more in Mesa.