Mountain View, CA vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in cost of living index (201 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 47). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 81,785 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+53.6 |
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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