Garfield Heights, OH 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.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 12.7). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in walk score (44 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 28,900 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+10.4 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
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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