Chaska, 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.
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 22). Chaska leads in cost of living index (114 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 29,034 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | D+40.0 |
C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
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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