Birmingham, AL vs Cicero, IL
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
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 36). Cicero leads in median household income ($64,325 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Cicero, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 75.8 (#413) |
| Population | 196,644 | 81,004 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $280,032 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $64,325 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 75 |
| Crime Level | High | 9.5 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.0 |
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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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75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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