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Compare Costa Mesa with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Costa Mesa United States | Orange United States | Pasadena United States | Fullerton United States | Temecula United States | City of Westminster United Kingdom | Ventura United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 98.14% | 97.72% | 97.05% | 97.05% | 96.87% | 96.85% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $4985 | $4385 | $4185 | $4260 | $4355 | $6130 | $4190 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $2650.00 | $2350.00 | $2600.00 | $2200.00 | $2450.00 | $3600.00 | $2600.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $19.00 | $17.00 | $18.00 | $15.00 | $18.00 | $22.50 | $18.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $5.00 | $5.50 | $5.00 | $4.75 | $5.00 | $4.80 | $5.00 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 75 | 77 | 72 | 74 | 82 | 80 | 80 |
| Female Safety | 75 | 78 | 75 | 75 | 78 | 83 | 77 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 85 | 83 | 90 | 85 | 70 | 92 | 83 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 298 Mbps | 223 Mbps | 327 Mbps | 340 Mbps | 253 Mbps | 172 Mbps | 269 Mbps |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 90 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 75 | 90 | 88 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 98 | 100 | 98 |
| Population | 0.11M | 0.14M | 0.14M | 0.14M | 0.11M | 0.21M | 0.11M |
| Avg Temp | 17.20°C | 17.30°C | 17.30°C | 17.30°C | 16.30°C | 10.40°C | 16.20°C |
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