Costa Mesa, CA vs Port Chester, NY
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
Port Chester
68
#1360 nationally
Port Chester leads in crime level (7.8 vs 20.2). Port Chester leads in cost of living index (150 vs 197). Port Chester leads in walk score (76 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Port Chester, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 68 (#1360) |
| Population | 108,354 | 30,584 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $750,272 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $92,116 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+26.3 |
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
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D+
68 Score
Port Chester, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$750,272
Population
30,584
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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