Klamath Falls, OR vs Mountain View, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Klamath Falls
71.2
#1008 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $46,695). Klamath Falls leads in cost of living index (103 vs 285). Klamath Falls leads in average commute (14.3 min vs 24.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Klamath Falls, OR | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1008) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 21,888 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,786 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $46,695 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 14.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.9 | D+40.0 |
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71.2 Score
Klamath Falls, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,786
Population
21,888
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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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