Mesa, AZ vs Texarkana, TX
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
Texarkana
76.7
#327 nationally
Texarkana leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 24.8 min). Mesa leads in median household income ($73,766 vs $48,054). Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | Texarkana, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 76.7 (#327) |
| Population | 511,648 | 35,741 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $206,981 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $48,054 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 10.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+48.7 |
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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C
76.7 Score
Texarkana, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,981
Population
35,741
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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