Costa Mesa, CA vs Rochester, NH
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
Rochester
71
#1036 nationally
Rochester leads in crime level (2.1 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 23). Rochester leads in cost of living index (104 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Rochester, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 71 (#1036) |
| Population | 108,354 | 33,519 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $413,235 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $74,882 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+12.1 |
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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C-
71 Score
Rochester, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,235
Population
33,519
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Northeast
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