Brooklyn Park, 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 Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in cost of living index (107 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 28). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $82,271).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Park, MN | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#945) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 82,017 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $353,032 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $82,271 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+40.0 |
C-
71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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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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