Irvine, CA vs Mooresville, NC
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.
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 20). Mooresville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 178). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $82,622).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Mooresville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 68.7 (#1296) |
| Population | 307,670 | 53,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $484,611 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $82,622 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+32.6 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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