Mountain Brook, AL vs Oak Park, IL
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.
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 8.9). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 21,737 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.0 |
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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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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