Side-by-side
Shreveport vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Shreveport, LA54 | Birmingham, AL55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 55 |
| Affordability | 91 | 88 |
| Housing | 62 | 60 |
| Jobs | 41 | 36 |
| Safety | 10 | 5 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 |
| Amenities | 15 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,745 | $3,820 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $982 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $178,100 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $48,465 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Population | 183.5K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 36° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 217 |