Athens, AL vs Brea, 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.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Brea
64.3
#1700 nationally
Brea leads in walk score (50 vs 21). Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $57,444). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Brea, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 64.3 (#1700) |
| Population | 30,904 | 48,479 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $1,134,146 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $120,226 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+2.6 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D
64.3 Score
Brea, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,134,146
Population
48,479
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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