Mountain View, CA vs Muncie, IN
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.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Muncie
76
#399 nationally
Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $40,309). Muncie leads in cost of living index (81 vs 285). Mountain View leads in crime level (8.4 vs 16.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Muncie, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 76 (#399) |
| Population | 81,785 | 65,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $157,737 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $40,309 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 81 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+15.8 |
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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C
76 Score
Muncie, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$157,737
Population
65,081
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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