Side-by-side
Birmingham vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Birmingham, AL56 | Rochester, NY46 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 56 | 46 |
| Affordability | 90 | 83 |
| Housing | 61 | 62 |
| Jobs | 46 | 33 |
| Safety | 0 | 6 |
| Climate | 100 | 42 |
| Amenities | 42 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,682 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,155 | $1,302 |
| Median home value | $138,600 | $120,600 |
| Median HH income | $44,376 | $46,628 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Population | 199.3K | 209.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 34° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 211 | 159 |