Birmingham, AL vs Clovis, CA
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
Clovis
68.9
#1270 nationally
Clovis leads in median household income ($98,554 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 132). Clovis leads in walk score (37 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Clovis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 68.9 (#1270) |
| Population | 196,644 | 125,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $521,300 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $98,554 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | High | 6.7 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+4.4 |
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+
68.9 Score
Clovis, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$521,300
Population
125,826
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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