salaryGlendale is 3% 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
$1,864
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$168
👥 People living there
252,833
511,764
Commute to work
27.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.3%
32.5%
Own their home
57.2%
64.4%
Below poverty line
15.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Glendale is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,864 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $61,573 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Mesa?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $89,248 in Mesa, 11% more in Mesa.