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
$2,270
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,096
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$132,171
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$575,100
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,417
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$168
👥 People living there
280,262
511,764
Commute to work
25.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
48.2%
32.5%
Own their home
73.1%
64.4%
Below poverty line
5.3%
10.3%
Unemployment
3.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Gilbert | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $100,830 | 0% in Mesa |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $136,270 | 0% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $78,080 | 0% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $45,290 | 0% in Mesa |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $46,830 | 0% in Mesa |
| Pharmacist | $144,490 | $144,490 | 0% in Mesa |
| Physician Assistant | $134,650 | $134,650 | 0% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $102,520 | 0% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gilbert or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Gilbert 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 Gilbert?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Gilbert or Mesa?
The typical household earns $132,171 in Gilbert and $89,248 in Mesa, 48% more in Gilbert.