Irvine, CA vs Mequon, 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
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 11). Mequon leads in cost of living index (130 vs 178). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Mequon, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 73.1 (#791) |
| Population | 307,670 | 25,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $665,026 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $141,996 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 11 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.1 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+10.5 |
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
73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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