Birmingham, MI vs Cullman, AL
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
75.1
#499 nationally
Cullman
74
#641 nationally
Birmingham leads in crime level (1.5 vs 5.9). Birmingham leads in median household income ($151,556 vs $59,982). Cullman leads in cost of living index (91 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, MI | Cullman, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#499) | 74 (#641) |
| Population | 21,434 | 19,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $755,859 | $264,322 |
| Median Household Income | $151,556 | $59,982 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+80.5 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Birmingham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.1 Score
Birmingham, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$755,859
Population
21,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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74 Score
Cullman, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,322
Population
19,913
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$59,982
Southeast
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