Mountain View, CA vs Pelham, AL
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
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 13). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 285). Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 81,785 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | R+40.8 |
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
73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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