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Mountain Brook, AL vs Anniston, AL

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Are people in Anniston older or younger than people in Mountain Brook?
- The Median Age in Anniston is 0.4 years older than in Mountain Brook.

Are housing costs cheaper in Anniston or Mountain Brook?
- Anniston housing costs are 85.2% less expensive than Mountain Brook housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Anniston or Mountain Brook?
- The average commute for residents of Anniston is 6.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mountain Brook.

Things to do in Mountain Brook?
Mountain Brook is a city located in Jefferson County Alabama with an estimated population around 21,700 people as of 2020. This quaint town provides plenty amenities for travelers be it visiting its many parks designed specifically for biking & hiking great spot for folks who want spend some leisurely time away from home or even a chance to go shopping at one of its local stores giving visitors an avenue when it comes finding something special every day plus there’s also the Country Club Of Birmingham which give folks opportunity to explore their creativity while also getting out into nature without having travel too far away from home.

Things to do in Anniston?
Anniston is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama. With a population of 23,106 people, it is one of two county seats for the county and includes part of nearby Fort McClellan military base. Anniston offers access to public parks such as Cane Creek Park and Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail as well as several museums like Berman Museum of World History.

 Mountain Brook, ALAnniston, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,455329,725,481
 Median Income$150,268  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$815,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mountain Brook    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Life's good in Mountain Brook! My father was in a hospital for surgery in Birmingham. I got lost and found myself wandering through gorgeous, wooded Montain Brook. Very  More

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Reviews for Anniston    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Live within anniston city limits in my grandparents old house. Neighborhood has housing projects twoo blocks away. Primary residents are African American. Lot of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Anniston is your typical small, rural alabama town. Last I heard the city was around 20,000 or so; the whole of calhoun county around 100,000. Cost of living is low,  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've been in the area for a couple of years and overall the area is not that bad. The city of Oxford is growing and many new businesses have recently opened (Target,  More

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