Mesa, AZ vs Perry, GA
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
Perry
73.2
#777 nationally
Perry leads in crime level (4.2 vs 13.2). Perry leads in cost of living index (95 vs 112). Mesa leads in median household income ($73,766 vs $68,507).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Perry, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 73.2 (#777) |
| Population | 511,648 | 24,029 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $276,745 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $68,507 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+11.3 |
Data coverage note: Perry 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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C
73.2 Score
Perry, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,745
Population
24,029
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$68,507
Southeast
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