Bessemer, AL vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 47.8). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $34,953). New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 25,037 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+43.3 |
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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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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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