Birmingham, AL vs Monroe, LA
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
Monroe
73.4
#741 nationally
Monroe leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 23.8 min). Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 32). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 92).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Monroe, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 73.4 (#741) |
| Population | 196,644 | 46,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $155,007 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $36,550 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | High | 51.8 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+27.9 |
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75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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73.4 Score
Monroe, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,007
Population
46,616
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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