Birmingham, AL vs Canton, 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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Canton
73.8
#668 nationally
Canton leads in walk score (48 vs 36). Canton leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 23.8 min). Birmingham leads in median household income ($38,838 vs $37,627).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Canton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 73.8 (#668) |
| Population | 196,644 | 69,197 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $176,627 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $37,627 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 19.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 48 |
| Crime Level | High | 30.7 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+21.9 |
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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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73.8 Score
Canton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$176,627
Population
69,197
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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