Side-by-side
Grand Rapids vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Grand Rapids, MI52 | Birmingham, AL56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 56 |
| Affordability | 83 | 90 |
| Housing | 65 | 61 |
| Jobs | 52 | 46 |
| Safety | 12 | 0 |
| Climate | 55 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,034 | $3,682 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,383 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $225,500 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $65,526 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Population | 197.8K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 18° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 158 | 211 |