Irvine, CA vs Palm Coast, FL
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
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Irvine leads in walk score (44 vs 2). Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $68,824). Palm Coast leads in cost of living index (112 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 307,670 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 2 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+28.2 |
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+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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