Costa Mesa, CA vs Decatur, GA
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.
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Decatur
83.8
#11 nationally
Decatur leads in crime level (3.6 vs 20.2). Decatur leads in cost of living index (147 vs 197). Decatur leads in median household income ($129,992 vs $104,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Decatur, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 83.8 (#11) |
| Population | 108,354 | 24,307 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $282,512 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $129,992 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 147 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+64.8 |
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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B
83.8 Score
Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Southeast
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