Mesa, Arizona has an overall cost of living index of 104.7, which is 4.7 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,620 per month, while the typical home is valued around $408,000. Households earn a median of $82,752 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 32. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$82,752
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,620
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$408,000
Median Home Value
Census ACS
104.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,457
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,583
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,839
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,452
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
104.7
Goods
98.4
Rents / Housing
124.3
Services
83.1
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $134,730 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,220 |
| Elementary Teacher | $61,860 |
| Electrician | $61,530 |
| Accountant | $87,970 |
| Plumber | $69,580 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $210,850 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,200 |
| Operations Manager | $122,850 |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,070 |
| Health Services Manager | $141,220 |
| Truck Driver | $56,230 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $157,550 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
511,764
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Census ACS
32.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
19
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,398
Per month
Avg Home Value
$313,363
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 85120 | — | $898 | $132,200 |
| ZIP 85201 | — | $1,231 | $251,800 |
| ZIP 85202 | — | $1,292 | $306,300 |
| ZIP 85203 | — | $1,260 | $359,600 |
| ZIP 85204 | — | $1,330 | $277,100 |
| ZIP 85205 | — | $1,277 | $282,100 |
| ZIP 85206 | — | $1,542 | $287,100 |
| ZIP 85207 | — | $1,449 | $411,500 |
| ZIP 85208 | — | $1,418 | $231,600 |
| ZIP 85209 | — | $1,653 | $327,700 |
Showing top 10 of 19 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
55°F
July Avg
93°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
7
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
Mesa has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 104.7. The US national average is 100, so Mesa is 4.7 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Mesa is $1,620 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Mesa is $82,752 per year.
The median home value in Mesa is $408,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Mesa has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Arizona is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
