Macon, GA 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.
Macon
72
#937 nationally
Mesa
67
#1475 nationally
Mesa leads in median household income ($73,766 vs $48,897). Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 30). Macon leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Macon, GA | Mesa, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#937) | 67 (#1475) |
| Population | 156,512 | 511,648 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,257 | $433,754 |
| Median Household Income | $48,897 | $73,766 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 38 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.4 | R+3.5 |
Data coverage note: Macon is missing data for 1 metric that Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72 Score
Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Mesa, AZ
Major Arizona city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$433,754
Population
511,648
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
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