Culver City, CA 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.
Culver City
60.8
#1921 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 18.3). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $114,429). Culver City leads in cost of living index (208 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Culver City, CA | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1921) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 39,041 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,287,430 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $114,429 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+40.0 |
D-
60.8 Score
Culver City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,287,430
Population
39,041
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
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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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