Mesa, AZ vs Mukilteo, WA
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
Mukilteo
66.3
#1560 nationally
Mukilteo leads in crime level (2.9 vs 13.2). Mukilteo leads in median household income ($123,036 vs $73,766). Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Mukilteo, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.3 (#1560) |
| Population | 511,648 | 21,011 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $909,085 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $123,036 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+19.0 |
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
66.3 Score
Mukilteo, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,085
Population
21,011
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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