Costa Mesa, CA vs Universal City, 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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in crime level (7.1 vs 20.2). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 108,354 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+9.8 |
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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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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