Coon Rapids, MN 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.
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Coon Rapids leads in cost of living index (106 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 25). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $85,445).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coon Rapids, MN | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#593) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 63,377 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,555 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $85,445 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+40.0 |
C
74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
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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