Mountain View, CA vs St. Charles, MO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
St. Charles leads in cost of living index (101 vs 285). St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.4). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $83,589).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 81,785 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 3.7 |
| 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+17.0 |
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
76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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