Camarillo, CA vs La 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.
Camarillo
68.1
#1343 nationally
La Mesa
62.8
#1822 nationally
Camarillo leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.4). La Mesa leads in walk score (60 vs 43). Camarillo leads in median household income ($105,141 vs $83,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Camarillo, CA | La Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1343) | 62.8 (#1822) |
| Population | 69,514 | 60,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $922,464 | $896,209 |
| Median Household Income | $105,141 | $83,649 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 174 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+16.8 |
D+
68.1 Score
Camarillo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$922,464
Population
69,514
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D-
62.8 Score
La Mesa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$896,209
Population
60,537
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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