Boca Raton, FL 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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.7). Boca Raton leads in walk score (38 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $95,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 99,974 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+10.4 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
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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