La Mesa, CA vs Rockville, MD
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.
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Rockville
69.9
#1160 nationally
Rockville leads in crime level (4.1 vs 11.4). Rockville leads in median household income ($122,470 vs $83,649). La Mesa leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 31.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Mesa, CA | Rockville, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1822) | 69.9 (#1160) |
| Population | 60,537 | 67,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $896,209 | $615,698 |
| Median Household Income | $83,649 | $122,470 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+53.3 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Rockville, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$615,698
Population
67,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Northeast
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