Brookhaven, GA vs Pelham, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Pelham
73.9
#665 nationally
Pelham leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.3). Pelham leads in cost of living index (101 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $94,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Pelham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 73.9 (#665) |
| Population | 57,945 | 25,121 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $328,477 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $94,108 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+40.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Pelham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
View Brookhaven, GA →
C
73.9 Score
Pelham, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,477
Population
25,121
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
View Pelham, AL →