Brooklyn Park, MN vs Irvine, CA
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.
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in cost of living index (107 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 28). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $82,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 82,017 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+2.6 |
C-
71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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D+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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