Broomfield, CO vs Mesquite, NV
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.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Broomfield leads in median household income ($117,541 vs $69,146). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 26.8 min). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 76,860 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Broomfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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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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