Mountain Brook, AL vs Saratoga, 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
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 28.3 min). Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $167,007). Saratoga leads in walk score (28 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 21,737 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | N/A |
| 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 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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