Birmingham, AL vs Coon Rapids, 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
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Coon Rapids leads in median household income ($85,445 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 25). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Coon Rapids, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 74.4 (#593) |
| Population | 196,644 | 63,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $335,555 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $85,445 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 25 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+4.4 |
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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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74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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