Kent, 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.

Kent

76.4

#351 nationally

vs

Mountain Brook

69.8

#1170 nationally

Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $37,505). Kent leads in walk score (41 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 3.5).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kent, OH Mountain Brook, AL
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#351) 69.8 (#1170)
Population 27,601 21,737
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $253,734 $1,068,731
Median Household Income $37,505 $167,007
Average Commute 21.7 min 17.5 min
Walk Score 41 21
Crime Level 3.5 1.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 161
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.5 D+10.4