Eagle, ID 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.
Eagle
68
#1353 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 16). Eagle leads in cost of living index (137 vs 178). Eagle leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagle, ID | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1353) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 32,319 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $791,853 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $114,271 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+2.6 |
D+
68 Score
Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
West
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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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