Mountain View, CA vs St. Peters, MO
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
St. Peters
75.4
#468 nationally
St. Peters leads in cost of living index (99 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 27). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $88,708).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | St. Peters, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 75.4 (#468) |
| Population | 81,785 | 59,413 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $326,460 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $88,708 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+17.0 |
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
Pacific
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C
75.4 Score
St. Peters, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$326,460
Population
59,413
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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