Irvine, CA vs Pittsfield, MA
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
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $66,859). Pittsfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 178). Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 307,670 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 14.0 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.9 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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