Mesquite, NV vs Westminster, 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

Westminster

61.1

#1916 nationally

Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 12.0). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 171). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 28 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mesquite, NV Westminster, CA
WhereAtHome Score 71.9 (#951) 61.1 (#1916)
Population 22,786 88,729
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $375,930 $1,103,609
Median Household Income $69,146 $80,271
Average Commute 18.6 min 28 min
Walk Score N/A 65
Crime Level 3.4 12.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 109 171
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+2.6

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