Birmingham, AL vs New Orleans, LA
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
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 36). New Orleans leads in median household income ($51,116 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 76.2 (#375) |
| Population | 196,644 | 364,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $245,144 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $51,116 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 58 |
| Crime Level | High | 9.9 |
| 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 | R+12.9 |
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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C
76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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