Mesquite, NV vs Santa Clarita, 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.
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 35.2 min). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $69,146). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 22,786 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Clarita has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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D
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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