Montgomery, AL vs Pine Bluff, AR
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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (16.3 vs 43.3). Montgomery leads in median household income ($54,166 vs $39,411). Pine Bluff leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 19.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 195,287 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | D+20.1 |
C+
77.8 Score
Montgomery, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$152,082
Population
195,287
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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