Mountain Brook, AL vs Santa Clara, 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
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 5.0). Santa Clara leads in walk score (58 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in cost of living index (161 vs 241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 21,737 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+40.0 |
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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D
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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