Birmingham, MI vs Waukee, IA
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
Waukee
77.3
#263 nationally
Birmingham leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.9). Birmingham leads in median household income ($151,556 vs $106,846). Waukee leads in cost of living index (106 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, MI | Waukee, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#499) | 77.3 (#263) |
| Population | 21,434 | 31,645 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,859 | $343,274 |
| Median Household Income | $151,556 | $106,846 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+4.8 |
Data coverage note: Waukee is missing data for 1 metric that Birmingham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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77.3 Score
Waukee, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,274
Population
31,645
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,846
Midwest
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