Birmingham, MI vs Oswego, IL
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
75.1
#499 nationally
Oswego
75.2
#488 nationally
Birmingham leads in walk score (60 vs 24). Oswego leads in crime level (0.9 vs 1.5). Birmingham leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, MI | Oswego, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#499) | 75.2 (#488) |
| Population | 21,434 | 37,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,859 | $426,221 |
| Median Household Income | $151,556 | $112,109 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+1.5 |
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75.1 Score
Birmingham, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$755,859
Population
21,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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