La Mesa, CA vs Roswell, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Roswell
67.3
#1443 nationally
La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 22). Roswell leads in crime level (4.4 vs 11.4). Roswell leads in median household income ($122,924 vs $83,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mesa, CA | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1822) | 67.3 (#1443) |
| Population | 60,537 | 91,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $896,209 | $662,376 |
| Median Household Income | $83,649 | $122,924 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+44.9 |
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62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Roswell, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$662,376
Population
91,706
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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