Long Beach, CA 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $69,471). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 466,742 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.4 |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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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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