Melissa, TX 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.
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 32.6 min). Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 1.8). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Mountain Brook, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 69.8 (#1170) |
| Population | 23,571 | 21,737 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $1,068,731 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $167,007 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.4 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Mountain Brook has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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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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