Costa Mesa, CA vs Millville, NJ
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
Millville
72.5
#880 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 28). Millville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 197). Millville leads in crime level (12.4 vs 20.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Millville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 72.5 (#880) |
| Population | 108,354 | 27,358 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $262,332 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $65,279 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 12.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+3.8 |
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-
72.5 Score
Millville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,332
Population
27,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Northeast
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