Mesa, AZ vs Wilson, NC

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

vs

Wilson

72.4

#899 nationally

Mesa leads in median household income ($73,766 vs $46,891). Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 31). Mesa leads in crime level (13.2 vs 15.9).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mesa, AZ Wilson, NC
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1475) 72.4 (#899)
Population 511,648 47,833
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $433,754 $217,005
Median Household Income $73,766 $46,891
Average Commute 24.8 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 38 31
Crime Level 13.2 15.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 Even