La Mesa, CA vs Wilmington, DE
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
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
La Mesa leads in crime level (11.4 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (100 vs 160). La Mesa leads in median household income ($83,649 vs $54,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mesa, CA | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1822) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 60,537 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $896,209 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $83,649 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.6 |
D-
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+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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