Bessemer, AL vs Brooklyn Park, MN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in crime level (8.0 vs 47.8). Brooklyn Park leads in median household income ($82,271 vs $34,953). Bessemer leads in cost of living index (85 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Brooklyn Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 71.9 (#945) |
| Population | 25,037 | 82,017 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $353,032 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $82,271 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.6 |
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71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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71.9 Score
Brooklyn Park, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$353,032
Population
82,017
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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