Tuscaloosa scores higher on the Star Score index — 80 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Saginaw yields 7.2% gross on a $175,095 typical home; Tuscaloosa yields 8.4% on $238,644 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Saginaw | Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $175,095 | $238,644 |
| Typical rent | $1,055 | $1,668 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 14 | 12 |
| Gross yield | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Star Score | 80 | 80 |
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