Elmhurst, 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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Elmhurst leads in walk score (48 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27.8 min). Elmhurst leads in cost of living index (135 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmhurst, IL | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#734) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 45,336 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,169 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $143,492 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+10.4 |
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73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
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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