Birmingham, MI vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Birmingham leads in median household income ($151,556 vs $57,346). Birmingham leads in walk score (60 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, MI | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#499) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 21,434 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,859 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $151,556 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+9.8 |
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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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74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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