Birmingham, AL vs Maywood, IL
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
Maywood
74.4
#597 nationally
Maywood leads in median household income ($64,767 vs $38,838). Maywood leads in walk score (54 vs 36). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 32.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Maywood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 74.4 (#597) |
| Population | 196,644 | 22,880 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $262,105 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $64,767 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 54 |
| Crime Level | High | 9.7 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.0 |
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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
Maywood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,105
Population
22,880
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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