Mesa, AZ vs Northglenn, CO
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.
Mesa
67
#1475 nationally
Northglenn
66.7
#1511 nationally
Northglenn leads in walk score (47 vs 38). Northglenn leads in crime level (11.8 vs 13.2). Mesa leads in cost of living index (112 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Northglenn, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.7 (#1511) |
| Population | 511,648 | 38,164 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $458,944 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $77,797 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 11.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+9.0 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Northglenn, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$458,944
Population
38,164
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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