Lawrence, IN 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.
Lawrence
74
#647 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Lawrence leads in cost of living index (96 vs 285). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 24). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $70,762).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawrence, IN | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#647) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 49,235 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,470 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $70,762 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.0 | D+40.0 |
C
74 Score
Lawrence, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,470
Population
49,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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