Bristol, CT vs Homewood, 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.
Bristol
75.4
#457 nationally
Homewood
71.9
#946 nationally
Bristol leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.1). Homewood leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 25.4 min). Homewood leads in walk score (42 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol, CT | Homewood, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#457) | 71.9 (#946) |
| Population | 61,601 | 27,758 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $352,168 | $577,183 |
| Median Household Income | $82,094 | $97,366 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+10.4 |
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75.4 Score
Bristol, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$352,168
Population
61,601
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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71.9 Score
Homewood, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$577,183
Population
27,758
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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