Brentwood, TN vs Irvine, 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.
Brentwood
64.4
#1691 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 4). Brentwood leads in median household income ($181,576 vs $116,519). Brentwood leads in cost of living index (166 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, TN | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1691) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 45,265 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,402,029 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $181,576 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 4 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | D+2.6 |
D
64.4 Score
Brentwood, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,402,029
Population
45,265
Crime
Low
Walk Score
4
Southeast
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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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