salaryRichmond is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,826
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$141
👥 People living there
511,764
229,359
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
32.5%
45.6%
Own their home
64.4%
43.5%
Below poverty line
10.3%
18.2%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $62,720 | -26% in Richmond |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $38,470 | -19% in Richmond |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,030 | -18% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $51,870 | -14% in Richmond |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $30,350 | -13% in Richmond |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $40,270 | -10% in Richmond |
| Operations Manager | $98,610 | $108,670 | +10% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $81,660 | +9% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $56,830 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Richmond?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $69,657 in Richmond, 28% more in Mesa.