salaryJacksonville is 4% 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
$1,719
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$168
👥 People living there
977,670
511,764
Commute to work
24.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
33.2%
32.5%
Own their home
57.6%
64.4%
Below poverty line
14.5%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,630 | $47,530 | +30% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $78,080 | +26% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $100,830 | +21% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,760 | $45,290 | +20% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $50,540 | $60,320 | +19% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $30,320 | $34,920 | +15% in Mesa |
| Civil Engineer | $102,280 | $90,330 | -12% in Mesa |
| Medical Assistant | $42,600 | $46,830 | +10% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,719 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Jacksonville?
About $62,311 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Mesa?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $89,248 in Mesa, 16% more in Mesa.