Hoboken, NJ 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Hoboken leads in crime level (5.2 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 37.4 min). Hoboken leads in cost of living index (190 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 57,010 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+40.0 |
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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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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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