Mountain View, CA vs Oak Harbor, WA
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
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Oak Harbor leads in crime level (3.1 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $68,039). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 81,785 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+16.6 |
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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
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70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
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