Mesquite, NV vs Post Falls, ID
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
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.2). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 21.8 min). Post Falls leads in median household income ($71,042 vs $69,146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 22,786 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+51.8 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Post Falls has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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D+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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