Costa Mesa, CA vs Murfreesboro, TN
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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 25). Murfreesboro leads in cost of living index (109 vs 197). Murfreesboro leads in crime level (11.5 vs 20.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 108,354 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+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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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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