Anderson, SC vs Mountain Brook, AL
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.
Anderson
67.7
#1389 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 15.4). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $40,445). Anderson leads in cost of living index (93 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, SC | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1389) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 29,980 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,358 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $40,445 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 15.4 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+10.4 |
D+
67.7 Score
Anderson, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,358
Population
29,980
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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D+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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