Irvine, CA vs Somerville, 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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 44). Irvine leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 31.3 min). Irvine leads in cost of living index (178 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irvine, CA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1452) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 307,670 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,517,431 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $116,519 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 89 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 6.1 |
| School Rating | 9.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
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
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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