Cedar Park, TX 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Cedar Park leads in crime level (2.6 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 26). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 77,516 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+40.0 |
C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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