Mesquite, TX vs Palmdale, 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
71.8
#958 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Mesquite leads in walk score (35 vs 24). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 130). Mesquite leads in average commute (32.1 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 147,317 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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