Costa Mesa, CA vs Southlake, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Southlake leads in crime level (0.9 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 15). Southlake leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $104,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 108,354 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+5.1 |
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+
69.3 Score
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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