Mountain Brook, AL vs Solon, OH
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
Solon
74.1
#640 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in walk score (21 vs 12). Solon leads in cost of living index (114 vs 161). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Solon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 74.1 (#640) |
| Population | 21,737 | 23,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $470,327 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $128,470 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+31.5 |
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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74.1 Score
Solon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,327
Population
23,702
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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