Mountain View, CA vs West Haven, CT
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
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 8.4). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $72,827).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain View, CA | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1779) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 81,785 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,962,774 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $174,156 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 285 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | N/A |
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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
Pacific
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C
75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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