Mesa, CA is a thriving suburb of the Phoenix metropolitan area and is ranked highly for livability in many categories. According to BestPlaces, it has an overall ranking of 8 out of 10, with high scores for amenities (9/10), weather (8/10), education (7/10), and housing (6/10). The cost of living in the city is relatively low at 4/10 and job market is fairly solid at 6/10. With its close proximity to Phoenix, easy access to outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and strong school systems, Mesa is a great place to live and work.
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