Mountain View, CA vs San Pablo, 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.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $72,552). Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 17.2). San Pablo leads in cost of living index (140 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 81,785 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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