Birmingham, AL vs Brandon, MS
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
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 11). Brandon leads in median household income ($89,051 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 98).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Brandon, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 77.5 (#239) |
| Population | 196,644 | 25,719 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $291,089 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $89,051 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 11 |
| Crime Level | High | 2.4 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+47.1 |
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75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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