Bellevue, WA vs Mountain View, 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Bellevue leads in cost of living index (175 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 55). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $145,892).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 154,331 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
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