Alhambra, CA vs Mooresville, NC
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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 20). Mooresville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 169). Mooresville leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Mooresville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 68.7 (#1296) |
| Population | 79,776 | 53,721 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $484,611 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $82,622 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+32.6 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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