Irvine, CA vs Tualatin, OR
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
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 29). Tualatin leads in cost of living index (138 vs 178). Tualatin leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 307,670 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.0 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+34.0 |
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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D
66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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