Berwyn, IL 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.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 36). Berwyn leads in median household income ($71,300 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Birmingham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 75 (#508) |
| Population | 54,414 | 196,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $137,168 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $38,838 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.4 |
C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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C
75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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