salaryMesa is 7% 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
$2,987
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$168
👥 People living there
195,240
511,764
Commute to work
28.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
49%
32.5%
Own their home
55.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
7.8%
10.3%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $55,988 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Mesa?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $89,248 in Mesa, 46% more in Huntington Beach.