Kearny, NJ 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.
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Kearny leads in cost of living index (131 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $81,307). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kearny, NJ | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1427) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 39,370 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $585,157 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $81,307 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+40.0 |
D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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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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