Irvine, CA vs Menomonee Falls, WI
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
Menomonee Falls
74.4
#598 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 27). Menomonee Falls leads in cost of living index (110 vs 178). Menomonee Falls leads in average commute (20.8 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Menomonee Falls, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 74.4 (#598) |
| Population | 307,670 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $445,764 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $96,986 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+19.8 |
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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C
74.4 Score
Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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