Irving, TX vs Los Angeles, 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 45). Irving leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 254,373 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
C
73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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