Birmingham, AL vs Mayfield Heights, 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
Mayfield Heights
83.1
#16 nationally
Mayfield Heights leads in median household income ($59,423 vs $38,838). Mayfield Heights leads in walk score (47 vs 36). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Mayfield Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 83.1 (#16) |
| Population | 196,644 | 19,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $235,842 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $59,423 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 47 |
| Crime Level | High | 0.6 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+31.5 |
C
75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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B
83.1 Score
Mayfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$235,842
Population
19,793
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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