| | Laguna Hills, CA | Costa Mesa, CA | United States |
| Overall | 164.9 | 164.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.3 | 105.1 | 100 |
| Health | 93.4 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 308.6 | 347.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $993,700 | $1,097,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,150.0% | 9,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 109.9 | 106.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 155.6 | 156.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Laguna Hills 
6 Reviews
We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K. More
We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K. More
I have been a resident of Laguna Hills since 1994. When I moved here it was actually less expensive than the Long Beach area where I was living. Now it is more expensive More
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Reviews for Costa Mesa 
8 Reviews
Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to More
Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington More
We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income More
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