La Mesa, CA vs Winston-Salem, NC
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
Winston-Salem
69.3
#1238 nationally
La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 22). La Mesa leads in crime level (11.4 vs 22.2). Winston-Salem leads in cost of living index (94 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mesa, CA | Winston-Salem, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1822) | 69.3 (#1238) |
| Population | 60,537 | 252,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $896,209 | $265,029 |
| Median Household Income | $83,649 | $54,416 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+13.2 |
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+
69.3 Score
Winston-Salem, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,029
Population
252,975
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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