Birmingham, AL vs Springfield, OH
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
74
#653 nationally
Springfield leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23.8 min). Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 36). Springfield leads in median household income ($45,113 vs $38,838).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 196,644 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 42 |
| Crime Level | High | 37.6 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+29.5 |
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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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74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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