Mesa, AZ vs South Pasadena, CA
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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 13.2). Mesa leads in cost of living index (112 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 511,648 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
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
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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