Costa Mesa, CA vs Palisades Park, 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
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 32.7 min). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Palisades Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 69.7 (#1176) |
| Population | 108,354 | 20,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $1,015,171 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $93,250 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
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+
69.7 Score
Palisades Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,015,171
Population
20,102
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
81
Northeast
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