Alabaster, AL vs Solon, OH
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.
Alabaster
74.7
#560 nationally
Solon
74.1
#640 nationally
Solon leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.7). Solon leads in median household income ($128,470 vs $89,423). Solon leads in average commute (24.7 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alabaster, AL | Solon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#560) | 74.1 (#640) |
| Population | 34,107 | 23,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,363 | $470,327 |
| Median Household Income | $89,423 | $128,470 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.8 | D+31.5 |
C
74.7 Score
Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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C
74.1 Score
Solon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,327
Population
23,702
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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