salaryMesa is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,826
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$147
👥 People living there
511,764
345,482
Commute to work
24.7 min
21.9 min
College degree
32.5%
41.5%
Own their home
64.4%
48.9%
Below poverty line
10.3%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.2%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $61,210 | $100,270 | +64% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $94,310 | +56% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $139,260 | +38% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $63,750 | $81,120 | +27% in Urban Honolulu |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $60,250 | +27% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $134,650 | $170,060 | +26% in Urban Honolulu |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $73,080 | +23% in Urban Honolulu |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $62,990 | -16% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Mesa is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,826 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $64,440 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 4% more in Urban Honolulu.