Burleson, 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.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Burleson leads in crime level (4.7 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 28). Burleson leads in cost of living index (104 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Costa Mesa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 60.6 (#1929) |
| Population | 55,220 | 108,354 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $1,424,322 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $104,981 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | D+2.6 |
C
73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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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