Costa Mesa, CA vs Melissa, TX
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
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 20.2). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 108,354 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa 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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C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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