Birmingham, AL vs Woonsocket, RI
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
Woonsocket
67.2
#1459 nationally
Woonsocket leads in walk score (57 vs 36). Woonsocket leads in median household income ($54,398 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Woonsocket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 67.2 (#1459) |
| Population | 196,644 | 43,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $393,530 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $54,398 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 57 |
| Crime Level | High | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+14.4 |
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+
67.2 Score
Woonsocket, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,530
Population
43,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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