Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $114,917). Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 26,360 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 66 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+40.0 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Mountain View has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
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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