Birmingham, AL vs Pittsburgh, PA
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
Pittsburgh
75
#521 nationally
Pittsburgh leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Pittsburgh leads in median household income ($54,042 vs $38,838). Pittsburgh leads in school rating (5.2 vs 4.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Pittsburgh, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 75 (#521) |
| Population | 196,644 | 302,898 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $240,989 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $54,042 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 62 |
| Crime Level | High | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | 4.2 | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+20.3 |
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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C
75 Score
Pittsburgh, PA
Steel City reinvented
Median Home
$240,989
Population
302,898
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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