salaryMemphis 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
$1,399
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$168
👥 People living there
618,980
511,764
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
28%
32.5%
Own their home
44.9%
64.4%
Below poverty line
23.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
8.3%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $47,530 | +94% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,140 | $78,080 | +32% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,580 | $102,520 | +30% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $81,500 | $100,830 | +24% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,160 | $34,920 | +20% in Mesa |
| Medical Assistant | $39,260 | $46,830 | +19% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $60,320 | +19% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $45,290 | +19% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $67,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Mesa?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $89,248 in Mesa, 37% more in Mesa.