Costa Mesa, CA vs Jupiter, 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
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Jupiter leads in crime level (3.4 vs 20.2). Jupiter leads in cost of living index (133 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 22 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Jupiter, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 67.2 (#1453) |
| Population | 108,354 | 61,291 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $700,734 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $105,413 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter 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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D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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