Mesa, AZ vs Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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
Sunny Isles Beach
66.6
#1528 nationally
Sunny Isles Beach leads in crime level (3.7 vs 13.2). Sunny Isles Beach leads in walk score (60 vs 38). Mesa leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 34.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Sunny Isles Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 66.6 (#1528) |
| Population | 511,648 | 21,885 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $652,429 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $57,145 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+11.4 |
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
66.6 Score
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$652,429
Population
21,885
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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