Birmingham, MI vs Royal Oak, MI

Birmingham, MI vs Royal Oak, MI: What the data shows

Birmingham, MI is in Birmingham, MI while Royal Oak, MI is in Royal Oak, MI — both in the same state. On home prices, Royal Oak, MI is the more affordable option at $293,200 median — $386,500 less than Birmingham, MI's $679,700. WYLT rates Birmingham, MI as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Royal Oak, MI as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Birmingham, MI has the stronger safety profile of the two. Birmingham, MI has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. Royal Oak, MI has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Birmingham, MI has Low flood risk and Royal Oak, MI has Low flood risk.

Birmingham, MI is the more walkable neighborhood. Birmingham, MI scores 72/100 (very walkable) versus Royal Oak, MI's 42/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Birmingham, MI rates 6.8/10 and Royal Oak, MI rates 6.8/10.