Mountain Brook, AL vs Wheaton, IL
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
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in walk score (40 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 26.5 min). Mountain Brook leads in median household income ($167,007 vs $113,523).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 21,737 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+13.3 |
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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C
75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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