Birmingham, AL vs Tulsa, OK
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
Tulsa
74
#654 nationally
Tulsa leads in median household income ($56,648 vs $38,838). Tulsa leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 23.8 min). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 92).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Tulsa, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 74 (#654) |
| Population | 196,644 | 411,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $220,759 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $56,648 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 39 |
| Crime Level | High | 25.8 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+55.8 |
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
74 Score
Tulsa, OK
Growing Oklahoma city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$220,759
Population
411,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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