Costa Mesa, CA vs Garden Grove, 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.
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 29.1 min). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $86,139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 108,354 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+2.6 |
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
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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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