Brenham, TX 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.
Brenham
66.6
#1518 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Brenham leads in cost of living index (98 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $52,664). Brenham leads in crime level (14.5 vs 20.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brenham, TX | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1518) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 19,142 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $329,916 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $52,664 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 65 |
| Crime Level | 14.5 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+54.7 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Brenham is missing data for 1 metric that Costa Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.6 Score
Brenham, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,916
Population
19,142
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$52,664
Southwest
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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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