Birmingham, AL vs Patterson, 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
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
Patterson leads in median household income ($86,031 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 43.9 min). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Patterson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 63.1 (#1799) |
| Population | 196,644 | 25,063 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $508,049 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $86,031 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 43.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 42 |
| Crime Level | High | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+11.0 |
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
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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