Birmingham, AL vs Torrington, CT
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
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Torrington leads in median household income ($66,616 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 102). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Torrington, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 75.8 (#420) |
| Population | 196,644 | 35,550 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $303,023 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $66,616 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 36 |
| Crime Level | High | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | N/A |
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
75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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