Costa Mesa, CA vs Klamath Falls, OR
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
Klamath Falls
71.2
#1008 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $46,695). Klamath Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Klamath Falls, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 71.2 (#1008) |
| Population | 108,354 | 21,888 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $310,786 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $46,695 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 14.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+41.9 |
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-
71.2 Score
Klamath Falls, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,786
Population
21,888
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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