Side-by-side
Huntsville vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Huntsville, AL63 | Birmingham, AL56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 56 |
| Affordability | 91 | 90 |
| Housing | 78 | 61 |
| Jobs | 74 | 46 |
| Safety | 5 | 0 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 27 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,677 | $3,682 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,124 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $263,100 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $70,778 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Population | 218.8K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 32° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 213 | 211 |