Decatur, AL vs Westminster, 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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (65 vs 25). Decatur leads in cost of living index (89 vs 171). Westminster leads in median household income ($80,271 vs $55,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 58,321 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+2.6 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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