Birmingham, AL vs Brooklyn Park, 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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Brooklyn Park
71.9
#945 nationally
Brooklyn Park leads in median household income ($82,271 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 28). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Brooklyn Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 71.9 (#945) |
| Population | 196,644 | 82,017 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $353,032 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $82,271 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | High | 8.0 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.6 |
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75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
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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