Cicero, 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.
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Cicero leads in crime level (9.5 vs 20.2). Cicero leads in cost of living index (100 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $64,325).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cicero, IL | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#413) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 81,004 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,032 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $64,325 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+2.6 |
C
75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
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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