Mesquite, NV vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 8.0). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 33 min). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $69,146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 22,786 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+2.1 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Rancho Cucamonga 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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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