Birmingham, AL vs Mint Hill, NC
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
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in median household income ($92,102 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Mint Hill, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 68.7 (#1295) |
| Population | 196,644 | 27,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $516,660 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $92,102 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 10 |
| Crime Level | High | 2.7 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 111 |
| 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+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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