Side-by-side
Birmingham vs Knoxville
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Birmingham, AL56 | Knoxville, TN63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 63 |
| Affordability | 98 | 100 |
| Housing | 58 | 42 |
| Jobs | 37 | 58 |
| Safety | 2 | 24 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 36 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,310 | $3,387 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $978 | $1,037 |
| Median home value | $138,600 | $214,000 |
| Median HH income | $44,376 | $50,994 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Population | 199.3K | 193.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 87° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 205 |