Lafayette, CA vs Mountain Brook, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in cost of living index (161 vs 280). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 29.7 min). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $167,007).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 25,048 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+10.4 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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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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