Moscow, ID 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.
Moscow
75
#519 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Moscow leads in crime level (0.5 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $53,679). Moscow leads in cost of living index (111 vs 285).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moscow, ID | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#519) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 26,387 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $483,402 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $53,679 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 14.2 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 0.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.0 | D+40.0 |
C
75 Score
Moscow, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$483,402
Population
26,387
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
West
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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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