salaryParadise is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,826
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$142
👥 People living there
511,764
185,913
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.2 min
College degree
32.5%
24.1%
Own their home
64.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
10.3%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $27,110 | -43% in Paradise |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $106,110 | +17% in Paradise |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,360 | -16% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $61,210 | $70,890 | +16% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,410 | $39,560 | -15% in Paradise |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $38,940 | -13% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $135,670 | $150,510 | +11% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $65,040 | +10% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $58,199 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Paradise?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $63,836 in Paradise, 40% more in Mesa.