Mountain Brook, AL vs New Orleans, LA
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.
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 9.9). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 76.2 (#375) |
| Population | 21,737 | 364,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $245,144 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $51,116 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+12.9 |
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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C
76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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