Cost of Living in Mesa, AZ (2026)

What it costs to live in Mesa

Rent here is moderately above the national average — a one-bedroom averages $1,382, about 6% more than the U.S. median of $1,300. The median household income here is $82,752, and a one-bedroom lease absorbs about 20% of that — leaving room under the 30% affordability threshold. Median homes are valued at $408,000 (4.9× median income) — above the 3× affordability rule, though in line with many U.S. metros. That's 20% above the U.S. median of $340,200. Utilities are relatively low at about $137/month — 33% below the national average of $205. Use the calculator above to see how far your income goes, with rent and utilities prefilled from the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.