Chester, PA 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.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $39,193). Chester leads in cost of living index (86 vs 285). Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 22.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+40.0 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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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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