Bethany, OK vs Birmingham, MI
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.
Bethany
83.4
#13 nationally
Birmingham
75.1
#499 nationally
Birmingham leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.7). Birmingham leads in median household income ($151,556 vs $54,606). Bethany leads in cost of living index (90 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethany, OK | Birmingham, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.4 (#13) | 75.1 (#499) |
| Population | 20,369 | 21,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $176,832 | $755,859 |
| Median Household Income | $54,606 | $151,556 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.7 | D+10.6 |
B
83.4 Score
Bethany, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$176,832
Population
20,369
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Southwest
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C
75.1 Score
Birmingham, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$755,859
Population
21,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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