salaryGrand Prairie 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
$1,883
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$168
👥 People living there
201,883
511,764
Commute to work
28 min
24.7 min
College degree
30%
32.5%
Own their home
58.7%
64.4%
Below poverty line
12.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for cheaper homes.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $63,869 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Mesa?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $89,248 in Mesa, 1% more in Mesa.