Biloxi, MS 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.
Biloxi
79.4
#121 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Biloxi leads in crime level (3.5 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 31). Biloxi leads in cost of living index (95 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Biloxi, MS | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#121) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 48,235 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,901 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $55,775 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+2.6 |
C+
79.4 Score
Biloxi, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,901
Population
48,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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