Anniston, AL vs Mount Vernon, NY
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
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in walk score (73 vs 22). Mount Vernon leads in median household income ($75,511 vs $45,642). Mount Vernon leads in crime level (14.9 vs 23.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Mount Vernon, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 63.8 (#1739) |
| Population | 21,167 | 71,168 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $581,799 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $75,511 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 36.9 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+26.3 |
C
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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D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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