Costa Mesa, CA vs Gresham, OR
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Gresham leads in crime level (11.2 vs 20.2). Gresham leads in cost of living index (124 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $69,437).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Gresham, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 65.6 (#1622) |
| Population | 108,354 | 110,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $470,730 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $69,437 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+62.1 |
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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D
65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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