Mountain View, CA vs Rutherford, NJ
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
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.4). Rutherford leads in cost of living index (146 vs 285). Mountain View leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 81,785 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+3.4 |
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-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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