salaryKansas City is 12% 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
$1,535
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$168
👥 People living there
510,612
511,764
Commute to work
21.7 min
24.7 min
College degree
38.4%
32.5%
Own their home
55.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
14.6%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.4%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City 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 | Kansas City | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $85,050 | +35% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $47,530 | +32% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $100,830 | +21% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,420 | $78,080 | +21% in Mesa |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $61,210 | -20% in Mesa |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $63,750 | -16% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,710 | $45,290 | +14% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $30,700 | $34,920 | +14% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $66,985 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Mesa?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $89,248 in Mesa, 16% more in Mesa.