Birmingham, AL vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 36). Long Beach leads in median household income ($69,471 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 196,644 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 142 |
| 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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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