Mountain Brook, AL vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $62,891). Provo leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Provo leads in cost of living index (104 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 21,737 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+39.8 |
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
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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