Birmingham, AL vs Forest Grove, OR
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
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Forest Grove leads in median household income ($77,977 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 123). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 28.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 196,644 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 41 |
| Crime Level | High | 9.2 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+34.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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