Costa Mesa, CA vs Hempstead, NY
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
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Hempstead leads in crime level (12.6 vs 20.2). Hempstead leads in cost of living index (131 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Hempstead, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 64.4 (#1693) |
| Population | 108,354 | 58,225 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $650,203 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $80,350 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 32.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+4.2 |
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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D
64.4 Score
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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