Alabaster, AL vs San Mateo, CA
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.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 10). Alabaster leads in cost of living index (98 vs 249). Alabaster leads in crime level (2.7 vs 6.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 34,107 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+50.3 |
C
74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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