Mountain View, CA vs Naperville, IL
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.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 46). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 81,785 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+13.3 |
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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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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