Gilbert, AZ 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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 28). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $105,842).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 275,411 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+40.0 |
C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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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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