Quick answer
Overall prices in the Birmingham, AL metro were 91.6 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Birmingham is 4.4% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 11% (71.9 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Birmingham buys about what $78,437 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Birmingham | Buffalo | Birmingham vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 91.6 | 95.8 | -4.4% |
| Goods | 96.4 | 99.7 | -3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 71.9 | 81.0 | -11.3% |
| Utilities | 83.8 | 129.5 | -35.3% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 97.8 | -1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.7 | 97.0 | -4.5% |
| $50,000 in Birmingham equals in Buffalo | $52,291 | ||
| $100,000 in Birmingham equals in Buffalo | $104,583 | ||
| $150,000 in Birmingham equals in Buffalo | $156,874 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.