Costa Mesa, CA vs Hurricane, UT
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
Hurricane
65.5
#1630 nationally
Hurricane leads in crime level (5.6 vs 20.2). Hurricane leads in cost of living index (111 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $64,182).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Hurricane, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 65.5 (#1630) |
| Population | 108,354 | 23,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $504,441 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $64,182 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+52.3 |
Data coverage note: Hurricane is missing data for 1 metric that Costa Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.5 Score
Hurricane, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,441
Population
23,959
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$64,182
West
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