Birmingham, AL vs Lima, OH
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
Lima
77
#289 nationally
Lima leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 23.8 min). Lima leads in walk score (42 vs 36). Lima leads in median household income ($41,824 vs $38,838).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Lima, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 77 (#289) |
| Population | 196,644 | 34,794 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $153,756 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $41,824 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 42 |
| Crime Level | High | 20.8 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+44.1 |
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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C+
77 Score
Lima, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,756
Population
34,794
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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