Birmingham, AL vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Springdale leads in median household income ($58,924 vs $38,838). Springdale leads in school rating (6.2 vs 4.2). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 196,644 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | High | Moderate |
| School Rating | 4.2 | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+6.7 |
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-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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