Mesa, AZ vs University Place, WA
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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
University Place leads in crime level (6.5 vs 13.2). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $73,766). Mesa leads in walk score (38 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesa, AZ | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1475) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 511,648 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $433,754 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $73,766 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+10.8 |
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
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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