Costa Mesa, CA vs Slidell, LA
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
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in crime level (7.0 vs 20.2). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 197). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 108,354 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+43.8 |
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
76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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