Mountain View, CA vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in crime level (3.1 vs 8.4). White Plains leads in cost of living index (160 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $109,551).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 81,785 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+26.3 |
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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-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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