HEAD TO HEAD
Anniston vs Birmingham
Anniston and Birmingham split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Anniston, AL
wins 2 of 5 factors
Birmingham, AL
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Anniston | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 96 ◆ | 90 |
| Affordable to rent | 93 ◆ | 78 |
| Climate comfort | 82 | 84 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 57 | 57 |
| Big-city amenities | 13 | 88 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Anniston | Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $171K | $263K |
| Typical rent | $1,028/mo | $1,448/mo |
| Average temperature | 16.5°C | 17°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.5 kWh/m²/day | 4.48 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #357 | #51 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.