Mountain Brook, AL vs Redding, 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.
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Redding
66.6
#1525 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 17.7). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $67,323). Redding leads in cost of living index (125 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 66.6 (#1525) |
| Population | 21,737 | 92,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $395,544 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $67,323 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+36.5 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Redding, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,544
Population
92,727
Crime
High
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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