Framingham, MA 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.
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $94,909). Framingham leads in cost of living index (145 vs 178). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 71,875 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+2.6 |
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64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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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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