Costa Mesa, CA vs Monroe, NC
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
Monroe
64.2
#1713 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 23). Monroe leads in cost of living index (99 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in median household income ($104,981 vs $63,982).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Monroe, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 64.2 (#1713) |
| Population | 108,354 | 37,797 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $358,990 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $63,982 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 17.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+25.3 |
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
View Costa Mesa, CA →
D
64.2 Score
Monroe, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,990
Population
37,797
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
View Monroe, NC →
Try a different matchup
Swap Costa Mesa for: