Costa Mesa, CA vs Winter Park, FL
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
Winter Park
72.4
#900 nationally
Winter Park leads in crime level (5.6 vs 20.2). Costa Mesa leads in walk score (65 vs 44). Winter Park leads in cost of living index (139 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Costa Mesa, CA | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.6 (#1929) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 108,354 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,322 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $104,981 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 21.9 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+13.6 |
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-
72.4 Score
Winter Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,253
Population
29,894
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southeast
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