Costa Mesa, CA vs High Point, NC
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
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 23). High Point leads in cost of living index (95 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | High Point, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 72.9 (#808) |
| Population | 108,354 | 116,926 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $251,120 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $58,582 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+21.8 |
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-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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