Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 178). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 25.8 min). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $114,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 57,945 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Irvine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
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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