Costa Mesa, CA vs Mount Juliet, TN
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
Mount Juliet
66.6
#1523 nationally
Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 13). Mount Juliet leads in crime level (4.4 vs 20.2). Mount Juliet leads in cost of living index (115 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Mount Juliet, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 66.6 (#1523) |
| Population | 108,354 | 42,912 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $566,513 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $108,066 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+40.1 |
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
66.6 Score
Mount Juliet, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$566,513
Population
42,912
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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