Anniston, AL vs Brawley, 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.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Brawley
70.6
#1083 nationally
Brawley leads in crime level (8.1 vs 23.2). Brawley leads in walk score (46 vs 22). Anniston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Brawley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 70.6 (#1083) |
| Population | 21,167 | 27,849 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $365,419 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $56,229 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | R+0.9 |
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74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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70.6 Score
Brawley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,419
Population
27,849
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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