Brandon, MS 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 11). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 25,719 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+2.6 |
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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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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