Mountain Brook, AL vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.7). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 31.9 min). San Dimas leads in walk score (37 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 21,737 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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