Lynnwood, WA 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.

Lynnwood

63.5

#1764 nationally

vs

Mesa

67

#1475 nationally

Lynnwood leads in crime level (7.2 vs 13.2). Lynnwood leads in walk score (54 vs 38). Mesa leads in cost of living index (112 vs 138).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynnwood, WA Mesa, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 63.5 (#1764) 67 (#1475)
Population 43,867 511,648
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $760,273 $433,754
Median Household Income $72,241 $73,766
Average Commute 30 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 54 38
Crime Level 7.2 13.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 138 112
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+19.0 R+3.5