Davenport, WA vs Mesa, WA

Mesa is moderately more affordable than Davenport, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Davenport scores 84 compared to 79 for Mesa, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Davenport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Davenport is $783/month compared to $959/month in Mesa — a 18% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Davenport has cheaper rent, Mesa actually has lower median home values ($183,300 vs $302,500).

Median household income in Davenport is $74,764 compared to $71,875 in Mesa (+4%). The higher salaries in Davenport partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Davenport spend roughly 12.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16% in Mesa.

Climate-wise, Mesa is notably warmer with an average of 53.3°F compared to 48.6°F in Davenport. Davenport receives more rainfall at 16.5" per year compared to 7.6" in Mesa.