Costa Mesa, CA vs Mountain View, CA
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
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 20.2). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $104,981). Costa Mesa leads in cost of living index (197 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 108,354 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+40.0 |
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
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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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