Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 9.2% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 55% (111.0 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $68,693 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Birmingham | Atlanta vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 91.6 | +9.2% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 96.4 | +4.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 71.9 | +54.5% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 83.8 | +14.8% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 96.7 | +0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 92.7 | +5.8% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Birmingham | $45,795 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Birmingham | $91,591 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Birmingham | $137,386 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.