Birmingham, AL vs Everett, MA
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
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 36). Everett leads in median household income ($77,796 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Everett, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 65.8 (#1607) |
| Population | 196,644 | 50,318 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $640,422 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $77,796 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 83 |
| Crime Level | High | 9.5 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+39.5 |
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
65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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