Costa Mesa, CA vs Ithaca, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Costa Mesa
60.6
#1929 nationally
Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in cost of living index (117 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,354 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+50.6 |
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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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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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