Bessemer, AL vs Cincinnati, OH
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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 26). Cincinnati leads in median household income ($46,094 vs $34,953). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Cincinnati, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 72.8 (#820) |
| Population | 25,037 | 311,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $251,326 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $46,094 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+14.9 |
C-
71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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