Side-by-side
Arlington vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX69 | Mesa, AZ65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 65 |
| Affordability | 91 | 85 |
| Housing | 54 | 31 |
| Jobs | 57 | 61 |
| Safety | 73 | 80 |
| Climate | 92 | 76 |
| Amenities | 29 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,963 | $4,106 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,377 | $1,488 |
| Median home value | $330,000 | $440,000 |
| Median HH income | $72,000 | $74,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Population | 404K | 523K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 36° | 104° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 229 | 296 |