Costa Mesa, CA vs Frisco, 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
Frisco
72.4
#895 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 26). Frisco leads in cost of living index (118 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Frisco, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 72.4 (#895) |
| Population | 108,354 | 219,587 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $649,173 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $134,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
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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C-
72.4 Score
Frisco, TX
Sports City USA
Median Home
$649,173
Population
219,587
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Southwest
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