Costa Mesa, CA vs Duncanville, TX
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
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Duncanville leads in crime level (8.4 vs 20.2). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $66,601).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Duncanville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 74.6 (#573) |
| Population | 108,354 | 38,883 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $278,035 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $66,601 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+22.2 |
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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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C
74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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