Marion, IN vs Pelham, 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.

Marion

85.1

#2 nationally

vs

Pelham

73.9

#665 nationally

Marion leads in walk score (40 vs 13). Pelham leads in median household income ($94,108 vs $42,366). Marion leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 27.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Marion, IN Pelham, AL
WhereAtHome Score 85.1 (#2) 73.9 (#665)
Population 28,105 25,121
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $140,425 $328,477
Median Household Income $42,366 $94,108
Average Commute 17.1 min 27.4 min
Walk Score 40 13
Crime Level 2.9 4.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 82 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+41.8 R+40.8
Marion, IN
B
85.1 Score

Marion, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$140,425

Population

28,105

Crime

Low

Walk Score

40

Midwest View Marion, IN →
C
73.9 Score

Pelham, AL

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Median Home

$328,477

Population

25,121

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

13

Southeast View Pelham, AL →

Try a different matchup

Swap Marion for:

Kokomo, IN vs Pelham Anderson, IN vs Pelham Muncie, IN vs Pelham Noblesville, IN vs Pelham Westfield, IN vs Pelham

Swap Pelham for:

Helena, AL vs Marion Hoover, AL vs Marion Alabaster, AL vs Marion Vestavia Hills, AL vs Marion Bessemer, AL vs Marion

Similar score matchups

Marion, IN vs South Euclid, OH

Liberal, KS vs Marion, IN

Altoona, PA vs Marion, IN

Benton, AR vs Pelham, AL

Cranston, RI vs Pelham, AL

Gahanna, OH vs Pelham, AL