Fort Mill, SC 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.
Fort Mill
72.6
#858 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Fort Mill leads in cost of living index (115 vs 178). Fort Mill leads in median household income ($128,125 vs $116,519). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 27 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Mill, SC | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#858) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 33,626 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $529,805 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $128,125 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Fort Mill is missing data for 1 metric that Irvine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.6 Score
Fort Mill, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,805
Population
33,626
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$128,125
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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