Costa Mesa, CA vs Foley, AL
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
Foley
70.3
#1113 nationally
Foley leads in crime level (5.3 vs 20.2). Foley leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $60,090).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Foley, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 70.3 (#1113) |
| Population | 108,354 | 24,873 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $307,017 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $60,090 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+58.2 |
Data coverage note: Foley is missing data for 1 metric that Costa Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
70.3 Score
Foley, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,017
Population
24,873
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$60,090
Southeast
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