Mesa, AZ vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Vacaville leads in crime level (8.0 vs 13.2). Vacaville leads in median household income ($106,764 vs $73,766). Mesa leads in cost of living index (112 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 511,648 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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