Bluffdale, UT 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.
Bluffdale
67.4
#1423 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Bluffdale leads in crime level (5.1 vs 20.2). Bluffdale leads in cost of living index (141 vs 197). Bluffdale leads in median household income ($119,009 vs $104,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffdale, UT | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1423) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 19,090 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,036 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $119,009 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 65 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Bluffdale is missing data for 1 metric that Costa Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Bluffdale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,036
Population
19,090
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$119,009
West
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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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