Aurora, IL 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.
Aurora
73.2
#764 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Aurora leads in crime level (7.3 vs 20.2). Aurora leads in cost of living index (105 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, IL | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#764) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 177,563 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,890 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $85,943 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+2.6 |
C
73.2 Score
Aurora, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$326,890
Population
177,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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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