Irvine, CA vs Mountain View, 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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Irvine leads in cost of living index (178 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 44). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 307,670 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+40.0 |
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+
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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
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