Irvine, CA vs Montgomery, IL
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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 15). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (109 vs 178). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 307,670 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 15 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.2 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+1.5 |
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
75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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