Lomita, CA vs Mesa, AZ

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.

Lomita

65.1

#1650 nationally

vs

Mesa

67

#1475 nationally

Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 38). Mesa leads in cost of living index (112 vs 171). Lomita leads in crime level (9.7 vs 13.2).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lomita, CA Mesa, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 65.1 (#1650) 67 (#1475)
Population 19,782 511,648
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $913,537 $433,754
Median Household Income $87,717 $73,766
Average Commute 27.9 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 74 38
Crime Level 9.7 13.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 171 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+3.5