Birmingham, AL vs Bradenton, FL
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
#508 nationally
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Bradenton leads in median household income ($55,795 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 105). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Bradenton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 64.3 (#1699) |
| Population | 196,644 | 57,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $354,291 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $55,795 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | High | 12.3 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Birmingham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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