Birmingham, MI vs Villa Park, 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
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Birmingham leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.0). Birmingham leads in median household income ($151,556 vs $90,287). Villa Park leads in cost of living index (110 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, MI | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#499) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 21,434 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,859 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $151,556 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+13.3 |
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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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C
75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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