Decatur, AL 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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $55,164). Decatur leads in cost of living index (89 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 58,321 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+2.6 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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