Mountain Brook, AL vs Punta Gorda, FL
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
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $75,898). Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 3.1). Mountain Brook leads in walk score (21 vs 14).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Punta Gorda, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 74 (#651) |
| Population | 21,737 | 20,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $335,133 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $75,898 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+34.0 |
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
74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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