Holly Springs, NC 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.
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 19). Holly Springs leads in cost of living index (124 vs 285). Holly Springs leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Holly Springs, NC | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1252) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 46,271 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $580,845 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $127,755 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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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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