Buffalo Grove, IL 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.
Buffalo Grove
77.6
#229 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Buffalo Grove leads in crime level (0.6 vs 8.4). Buffalo Grove leads in cost of living index (126 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Buffalo Grove, IL | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#229) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 42,482 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $452,107 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $127,553 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 0.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+40.0 |
C+
77.6 Score
Buffalo Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$452,107
Population
42,482
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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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
Pacific
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