Montgomery, AL vs Placentia, 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.
Montgomery
77.8
#216 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $54,166). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (89 vs 174). Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 195,287 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | D+2.6 |
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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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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