Mountain View, CA vs Rock Hill, SC
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
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Rock Hill leads in cost of living index (98 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $60,807). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Rock Hill, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 68.3 (#1327) |
| Population | 81,785 | 75,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $327,415 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $60,807 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 12.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+19.1 |
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
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D+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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