American Fork, UT vs Costa Mesa, 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.
American Fork
72
#931 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
American Fork leads in crime level (3.3 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 32). American Fork leads in cost of living index (120 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Fork, UT | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#931) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 38,549 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,134 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $90,490 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+2.6 |
C-
72 Score
American Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,134
Population
38,549
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
West
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D-
60.6 Score
Costa Mesa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,424,322
Population
108,354
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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