salaryMesa is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Bernardino to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,826
$2,021
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,659
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$72,707
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$422,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,594
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$143
👥 People living there
511,764
222,724
Commute to work
24.7 min
29.7 min
College degree
32.5%
13.1%
Own their home
64.4%
50%
Below poverty line
10.3%
18.6%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick San Bernardino for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $98,520 | +66% in San Bernardino |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $133,940 | +33% in San Bernardino |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $79,160 | +28% in San Bernardino |
| Civil Engineer | $90,330 | $115,120 | +27% in San Bernardino |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $34,800 | -27% in San Bernardino |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $169,920 | +25% in San Bernardino |
| Physician Assistant | $134,650 | $165,490 | +23% in San Bernardino |
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $101,870 | +20% in San Bernardino |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or San Bernardino cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,021 in San Bernardino.
What salary do I need in San Bernardino to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $61,815 a year gives the same standard of living in San Bernardino.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or San Bernardino?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $72,707 in San Bernardino, 23% more in Mesa.