salaryMesa is 9% 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
$2,279
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$168
👥 People living there
455,548
511,764
Commute to work
29.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
35.6%
32.5%
Own their home
41.2%
64.4%
Below poverty line
14.8%
10.3%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $59,180 | -42% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $61,780 | -37% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $47,530 | +33% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $85,050 | -30% in Mesa |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $135,670 | -30% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $100,830 | -26% in Mesa |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $98,610 | -22% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $60,320 | -20% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Long Beach or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $54,585 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Mesa?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $89,248 in Mesa, 6% more in Long Beach.