Mesquite, NV vs Pico Rivera, 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.

Mesquite

71.9

#951 nationally

vs

Pico Rivera

62.5

#1852 nationally

Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 12.8). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 30.8 min). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 148).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mesquite, NV Pico Rivera, CA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#951) 62.5 (#1852)
Population 22,786 59,189
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $375,930 $753,964
Median Household Income $69,146 $82,539
Average Commute 18.6 min 30.8 min
Walk Score N/A 59
Crime Level 3.4 12.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 109 148
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+32.9

Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Pico Rivera has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.