Side-by-side
Wichita vs Birmingham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Wichita, KS61 | Birmingham, AL55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 55 |
| Affordability | 93 | 88 |
| Housing | 94 | 60 |
| Jobs | 40 | 36 |
| Safety | 6 | 5 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 40 | 42 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,427 | $3,820 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $849 | $1,155 |
| Median home value | $179,500 | $138,600 |
| Median HH income | $63,072 | $44,376 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Population | 396.5K | 199.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 22° | 91° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 256 | 217 |