Birmingham, AL vs Glendora, 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
Glendora
64.2
#1709 nationally
Glendora leads in median household income ($106,718 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 173). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 33.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Glendora, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 64.2 (#1709) |
| Population | 196,644 | 49,934 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $891,999 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $106,718 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 47 |
| Crime Level | High | 4.6 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+32.9 |
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
64.2 Score
Glendora, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,999
Population
49,934
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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