Mesa, AZ vs Panama City, FL
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
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Mesa leads in crime level (13.2 vs 17.8). Mesa leads in median household income ($73,766 vs $57,221). Panama City leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 511,648 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City 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
66.5 Score
Panama City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,249
Population
35,660
Crime
High
Median Income
$57,221
Southeast
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