Geneva, IL 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.
Geneva
73.6
#700 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Geneva leads in cost of living index (125 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 38). Geneva leads in median household income ($132,799 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Geneva, IL | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#700) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 21,129 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,373 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $132,799 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+2.6 |
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73.6 Score
Geneva, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,373
Population
21,129
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
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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