Irvine, CA vs Leesburg, VA
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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 178). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 36). Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 307,670 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+16.3 |
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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D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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