Birmingham, AL vs Midland, MI
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
Midland
80.2
#89 nationally
Midland leads in median household income ($71,809 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 30). Midland leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Midland, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 80.2 (#89) |
| Population | 196,644 | 42,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $259,992 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $71,809 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 30 |
| Crime Level | High | 3.3 |
| 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 | R+15.2 |
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-
80.2 Score
Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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