Mesa, AZ vs Roselle, 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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 13.2). Mesa leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.2 min). Mesa leads in cost of living index (112 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 511,648 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle 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
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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