Mountain Brook, AL vs Pacifica, CA
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
Pacifica
64.7
#1680 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.0). Pacifica leads in walk score (45 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Pacifica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 64.7 (#1680) |
| Population | 21,737 | 36,426 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $1,276,738 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $151,849 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 211 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+50.3 |
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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D
64.7 Score
Pacifica, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,276,738
Population
36,426
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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