Fort Collins, CO 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Fort Collins leads in cost of living index (114 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $74,126). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 174,851 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
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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