Side-by-side
Birmingham vs Memphis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Birmingham, AL55 | Memphis, TN53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 53 |
| Affordability | 88 | 92 |
| Housing | 60 | 65 |
| Jobs | 36 | 14 |
| Safety | 5 | 4 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 42 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,820 | $3,783 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,155 | $1,154 |
| Median home value | $138,600 | $157,100 |
| Median HH income | $44,376 | $51,211 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| Population | 199.3K | 629.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 92° / 33° |
| Sunny days / yr | 217 | 228 |