Costa Mesa, CA vs Mountlake Terrace, WA
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
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in crime level (5.3 vs 20.2). Mountlake Terrace leads in cost of living index (138 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 67.3 (#1439) |
| Population | 108,354 | 21,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $678,553 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $96,104 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+19.0 |
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+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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