Birmingham, AL vs Ormond Beach, FL
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
Ormond Beach
71.1
#1025 nationally
Birmingham leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Ormond Beach leads in median household income ($65,238 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Ormond Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 71.1 (#1025) |
| Population | 196,644 | 44,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $366,842 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $65,238 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 21 |
| Crime Level | High | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+21.8 |
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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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71.1 Score
Ormond Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$366,842
Population
44,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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