Birmingham, AL vs Crestview, 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
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 18). Crestview leads in median household income ($61,311 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Crestview, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 71.3 (#991) |
| Population | 196,644 | 29,300 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $290,788 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $61,311 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 18 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.9 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+42.5 |
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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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71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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