Birmingham, AL vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 36). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 110). Springfield leads in median household income ($47,677 vs $38,838).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 196,644 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 58 |
| Crime Level | High | 24.4 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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