Anniston, AL vs Imperial, 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
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 23.2). Imperial leads in median household income ($83,029 vs $45,642). Anniston leads in cost of living index (87 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 21,167 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Anniston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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