Cupertino, CA vs Mount Vernon, WA

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.

Cupertino

68.2

#1330 nationally

vs

Mount Vernon

67.1

#1463 nationally

Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $69,227). Cupertino leads in crime level (3.1 vs 5.2). Cupertino leads in walk score (48 vs 35).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cupertino, CA Mount Vernon, WA
WhereAtHome Score 68.2 (#1330) 67.1 (#1463)
Population 57,285 35,259
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $3,008,438 $592,945
Median Household Income $223,667 $69,227
Average Commute 25.9 min 23.7 min
Walk Score 48 35
Crime Level 3.1 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index N/A 121
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+40.0 D+8.9