Cottonwood Heights, UT 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.
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.4). Cottonwood Heights leads in cost of living index (130 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 32,204 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+40.0 |
C-
70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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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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