Asheboro, NC vs Mountain View, 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.
Asheboro
71
#1029 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $44,405). Asheboro leads in cost of living index (89 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Asheboro, NC | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1029) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 27,726 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $243,256 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $44,405 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+57.2 | D+40.0 |
C-
71 Score
Asheboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$243,256
Population
27,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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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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