Mesa, AZ vs Milford, CT
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.
Mesa
67
#1475 nationally
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Milford leads in median household income ($104,441 vs $73,766). Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 34). Mesa leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Milford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 63.7 (#1748) |
| Population | 511,648 | 52,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $514,036 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $104,441 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | N/A |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67 Score
Mesa, AZ
Major Arizona city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$433,754
Population
511,648
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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D
63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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