Brooklyn Center, MN 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.
Brooklyn Center
69.6
#1181 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Brooklyn Center leads in cost of living index (102 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $70,692). Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 18.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 31,688 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+40.0 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brooklyn Center, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,111
Population
31,688
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
View Brooklyn Center, MN →
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
View Mountain View, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Brooklyn Center for: