Montgomery, AL vs Post Falls, ID
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
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
Post Falls leads in crime level (4.2 vs 16.3). Post Falls leads in median household income ($71,042 vs $54,166). Montgomery leads in cost of living index (89 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, AL | Post Falls, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#216) | 67.7 (#1396) |
| Population | 195,287 | 44,798 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $152,082 | $533,761 |
| Median Household Income | $54,166 | $71,042 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+30.7 | R+51.8 |
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+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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