Birmingham, AL vs Glendale, AZ
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
Glendale
66.3
#1555 nationally
Glendale leads in median household income ($66,375 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 109). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Glendale, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 66.3 (#1555) |
| Population | 196,644 | 253,855 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $405,789 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $66,375 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 40 |
| Crime Level | High | 13.4 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+3.5 |
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
66.3 Score
Glendale, AZ
Growing Arizona city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$405,789
Population
253,855
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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