Birmingham, AL vs Manor, TX
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
Manor
73.7
#687 nationally
Manor leads in median household income ($96,657 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 33.3 min). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Manor, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 73.7 (#687) |
| Population | 196,644 | 20,209 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $317,692 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $96,657 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 3.6 |
| 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+39.3 |
Data coverage note: Manor is missing data for 1 metric that Birmingham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.7 Score
Manor, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$317,692
Population
20,209
Crime
Low
Median Income
$96,657
Southwest
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