Golden, 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 152). Golden leads in median household income ($90,990 vs $69,146). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 20,242 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Golden has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
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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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