Mesa, AZ vs Morristown, NJ
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
Morristown
67.6
#1403 nationally
Morristown leads in crime level (7.2 vs 13.2). Morristown leads in walk score (67 vs 38). Morristown leads in median household income ($113,926 vs $73,766).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Morristown, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 67.6 (#1403) |
| Population | 511,648 | 20,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $920,121 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $113,926 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+2.7 |
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+
67.6 Score
Morristown, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$920,121
Population
20,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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