Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Arvada leads in crime level (7.8 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 35). Arvada leads in cost of living index (138 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 121,414 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+2.6 |
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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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