Side-by-side
Birmingham vs Montgomery
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Birmingham, AL55 | Montgomery, AL63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 63 |
| Affordability | 88 | 92 |
| Housing | 60 | 93 |
| Jobs | 36 | 38 |
| Safety | 5 | 30 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 42 | 17 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,820 | $3,542 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,155 | $870 |
| Median home value | $138,600 | $148,500 |
| Median HH income | $44,376 | $55,687 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Population | 199.3K | 198.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 92° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 217 | 222 |