Mesa, AZ vs Santa Paula, CA

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

vs

Santa Paula

64.8

#1675 nationally

Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 38). Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 13.2). Mesa leads in cost of living index (112 vs 142).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mesa, AZ Santa Paula, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67 (#1475) 64.8 (#1675)
Population 511,648 31,792
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $433,754 $719,395
Median Household Income $73,766 $72,014
Average Commute 24.8 min 28 min
Walk Score 38 59
Crime Level 13.2 9.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 142
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+15.1