Bryant, AR 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.
Bryant
77.3
#252 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Bryant leads in crime level (4.8 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 16). Bryant leads in cost of living index (94 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryant, AR | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#252) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 21,877 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $256,029 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $76,282 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+2.6 |
C+
77.3 Score
Bryant, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$256,029
Population
21,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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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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