salaryMesa is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,826
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$143
👥 People living there
511,764
310,178
Commute to work
24.7 min
32.6 min
College degree
32.5%
19.7%
Own their home
64.4%
24.4%
Below poverty line
10.3%
23.4%
Unemployment
4.2%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Newark for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $106,420 | +72% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $96,900 | +64% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $157,000 | +59% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $208,880 | +54% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $100,520 | +35% in Newark |
| Accountant | $80,820 | $105,650 | +31% in Newark |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $79,020 | +29% in Newark |
| HVAC Technician | $61,170 | $77,990 | +27% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Newark cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $65,370 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Newark?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $56,147 in Newark, 59% more in Mesa.