Bessemer, AL vs Centerville, OH
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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Centerville
76.4
#347 nationally
Centerville leads in crime level (1.0 vs 47.8). Centerville leads in median household income ($79,509 vs $34,953). Centerville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Centerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 76.4 (#347) |
| Population | 25,037 | 25,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $391,980 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $79,509 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | Even |
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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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76.4 Score
Centerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,980
Population
25,754
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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