Big Spring, TX vs Birmingham, AL
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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Big Spring leads in median household income ($65,418 vs $38,838). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Birmingham, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75 (#508) |
| Population | 22,373 | 196,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $137,168 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $38,838 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+10.4 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C
75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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