Crest Hill, IL vs Mountain Brook, AL
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.
Crest Hill
74.1
#637 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.9). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $68,377). Crest Hill leads in cost of living index (101 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crest Hill, IL | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#637) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 20,118 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,044 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $68,377 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+10.4 |
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74.1 Score
Crest Hill, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,044
Population
20,118
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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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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