Irvine, CA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 9). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 178). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $116,519).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 307,670 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 9 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.5 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+23.4 |
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+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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