Durham, NC 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 161). Durham leads in walk score (33 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 283,506 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+10.4 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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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