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    City vs city

    Mesa, AZ vs Peoria, AZ

    MesaPeoria
    Population507,478194,338
    Population growth (1 yr)0.8%1.6%
    Median home value$364,300$429,400
    Median rent$1,478$1,743
    Household income$78,779$93,403
    Unemployment4.6%3.5%
    Bachelor's degree+21%22%
    State crime /100k1,9231,923

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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