Albany, OR vs Birmingham, AL
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.
Albany
70.6
#1081 nationally
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Albany leads in median household income ($69,777 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 111). Albany leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, OR | Birmingham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1081) | 75 (#508) |
| Population | 57,053 | 196,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $439,047 | $137,168 |
| Median Household Income | $69,777 | $38,838 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.4 | D+10.4 |
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70.6 Score
Albany, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$439,047
Population
57,053
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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C
75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
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Southeast
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