City Intelligence
Mesquite, TX
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Mesquite.
COL Index
97
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,400
Home price
$290,000
Population
150,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Mesquite.
Affordability
36/100
Weak
36
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
59/100
Moderate
59
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Mesquite
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $231,800 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $174,600 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $174,600 | 100 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $169,800 | 100 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $160,100 | 97 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $155,200 | 95 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $155,200 | 95 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $140,700 | 89 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $135,800 | 87 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $135,800 | 87 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Mesquite has the local purchasing power of approximately $103,100 in a national-average city.