Birmingham, AL vs Provo, UT
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
Provo
73.8
#678 nationally
Provo leads in school rating (7.8 vs 4.2). Provo leads in median household income ($62,891 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 104).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Provo, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 73.8 (#678) |
| Population | 196,644 | 117,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $485,084 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $62,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 44 |
| Crime Level | High | Very Low |
| School Rating | 4.2 | 7.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+39.8 |
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
73.8 Score
Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
West
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