Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $61,958). Hollywood leads in cost of living index (118 vs 178). Hollywood leads in walk score (52 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 153,859 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
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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