salaryHouston is 5% 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
$1,533
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$168
👥 People living there
2,328,253
511,764
Commute to work
27.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.6%
32.5%
Own their home
42.1%
64.4%
Below poverty line
19.9%
10.3%
Unemployment
6.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $47,530 | +115% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | $78,080 | +23% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $60,320 | +21% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | $45,290 | +19% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,350 | $34,920 | +19% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | $44,950 | +18% in Mesa |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $98,610 | -18% in Mesa |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | $46,410 | +15% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $62,851 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Mesa?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $89,248 in Mesa, 22% more in Mesa.