Belmont, CA vs La Mesa, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Belmont leads in crime level (4.5 vs 11.4). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $83,649). La Mesa leads in cost of living index (160 vs 284).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | La Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 62.8 (#1822) |
| Population | 26,622 | 60,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $896,209 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $83,649 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+16.8 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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D-
62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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