Irving, TX vs La Quinta, 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.

Irving

73.1

#789 nationally

vs

La Quinta

64.8

#1673 nationally

Irving leads in walk score (45 vs 22). La Quinta leads in crime level (4.9 vs 7.5). Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 139).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Irving, TX La Quinta, CA
WhereAtHome Score 73.1 (#789) 64.8 (#1673)
Population 254,373 39,081
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $343,364 $741,874
Median Household Income $76,686 $92,776
Average Commute 23.8 min 26.5 min
Walk Score 45 22
Crime Level 7.5 4.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 103 139
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+22.2 D+32.9