Colton, CA 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Colton leads in crime level (10.8 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $66,725). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 53,357 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+2.6 |
D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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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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