Costa Mesa, CA vs Flower Mound, 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
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in cost of living index (130 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 108,354 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+13.2 |
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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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73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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