Auburn, WA vs Costa Mesa, CA
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.
Auburn
62.2
#1866 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 33). Auburn leads in cost of living index (131 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, WA | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1866) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 83,870 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $609,464 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $87,406 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 31.6 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.2 Score
Auburn, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$609,464
Population
83,870
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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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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