Mesquite, TX vs Redondo Beach, 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
71.8
#958 nationally
Redondo Beach
64.1
#1721 nationally
Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 212). Redondo Beach leads in walk score (75 vs 35). Redondo Beach leads in crime level (6.8 vs 13.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, TX | Redondo Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.8 (#958) | 64.1 (#1721) |
| Population | 147,317 | 67,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $261,109 | $1,497,774 |
| Median Household Income | $69,649 | $134,033 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 212 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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D
64.1 Score
Redondo Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,497,774
Population
67,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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