Head to Head
Mesa, AZ vs Gilbert, AZ
Mesa leads with a Fun Score of 35, ahead by 5 points. Across 23 individual factors, Mesa wins 11 and Gilbert wins 8, with 4 tied.
- Factor wins — Mesa
- 11 of 23
- Tied
- 4
- Factor wins — Gilbert
- 8 of 23
| Factor | Mesa, AZ | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| What lifts the score | ||
| Eats | 52 Best | 51 |
| Drinks | 23 | 23 |
| Coffee | 44 | 58 Best |
| Live Music | 15 Best | 2 |
| Star Power | 27 Best | 7 |
| Outdoors | 87 | 90 Best |
| Culture | 14 Best | 13 |
| Events | 8 | 12 Best |
| Sports | 23 | 30 Best |
| Unique Hangouts | 79 | 86 Best |
| City Vibe | 73 Best | 26 |
| Climate | 17 Best | 16 |
| Transit Quality | 20 Best | 6 |
| Walkability | 35 Best | 22 |
| Higher Education | 32 Best | 19 |
| Bike & Micromobility | 53 | 65 Best |
| What weighs it down (lower score = better) | ||
| Crime | 14 | 1 Best |
| Traffic | 67 Best | 77 |
| Air Quality | 66 | 66 |
| Disaster Risk | 90 | 90 |
| Weather Extremes | 91 Best | 92 |
| Economic Strain | 28 | 5 Best |
| Going-Out Cost | 82 | 82 |
Scores are 0–100 percentile ranks. For drawback factors (crime, traffic, etc.) a lower number is better — the Best badge marks whichever city has less. Full methodology →