Irvine, CA vs Los Angeles, CA

Irvine, CA vs Los Angeles, CA: What the data shows

Irvine, CA is in Irvine, CA while Los Angeles, CA is in Los Angeles, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Irvine, CA is the more affordable option at $1,116,300 median — $143,700 less than Los Angeles, CA's $1,260,000. WYLT rates Irvine, CA as “Hard pass” — a neighborhood WYLT does not recommend — and Los Angeles, CA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Irvine, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Los Angeles, CA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Irvine, CA has Low flood risk and Los Angeles, CA has Low flood risk.

Los Angeles, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Irvine, CA scores N/A/100 versus Los Angeles, CA's 36/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Irvine, CA rates 5/10 and Los Angeles, CA rates 5/10.