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    City vs city

    Goodyear, AZ vs Mesa, AZ

    GoodyearMesa
    Population102,891507,478
    Population growth (1 yr)5.5%0.8%
    Median home value$441,900$364,300
    Median rent$1,848$1,478
    Household income$101,814$78,779
    Unemployment4.8%4.6%
    Bachelor's degree+22%21%
    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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