Costa Mesa, CA vs Royse City, TX
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
Royse City
76.1
#383 nationally
Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 20.2). Royse City leads in cost of living index (108 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in average commute (21.9 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Royse City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 76.1 (#383) |
| Population | 108,354 | 24,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $312,413 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Royse City is missing data for 1 metric that Costa Mesa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
76.1 Score
Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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