Costa Mesa, CA vs Deerfield Beach, FL
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.
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Deerfield Beach leads in crime level (8.1 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $53,741). Deerfield Beach leads in cost of living index (107 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Deerfield Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 71.5 (#973) |
| Population | 108,354 | 87,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $274,857 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $53,741 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+17.0 |
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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C-
71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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