Brawley, CA vs Opelika, 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.
Brawley
70.6
#1083 nationally
Opelika
66.9
#1489 nationally
Brawley leads in walk score (46 vs 18). Brawley leads in crime level (8.1 vs 15.3). Opelika leads in cost of living index (92 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brawley, CA | Opelika, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1083) | 66.9 (#1489) |
| Population | 27,849 | 33,572 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,419 | $310,676 |
| Median Household Income | $56,229 | $55,218 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+27.8 |
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70.6 Score
Brawley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,419
Population
27,849
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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66.9 Score
Opelika, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,676
Population
33,572
Crime
High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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