Irvine, CA vs Rolling Meadows, 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
Rolling Meadows
77.3
#260 nationally
Rolling Meadows leads in cost of living index (111 vs 178). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $91,287). Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Rolling Meadows, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 77.3 (#260) |
| Population | 307,670 | 23,329 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $342,521 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $91,287 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+42.0 |
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+
Pacific
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C+
77.3 Score
Rolling Meadows, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,521
Population
23,329
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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