Quick answer
Overall prices in the Charlotte, NC metro were 97.3 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Charlotte is 6.2% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 36% (97.6 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Charlotte buys about what $70,605 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Charlotte | Birmingham | Charlotte vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.3 | 91.6 | +6.2% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 96.4 | +0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 97.6 | 71.9 | +35.9% |
| Utilities | 89.2 | 83.8 | +6.4% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 96.7 | +1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.3 | 92.7 | +2.8% |
| $50,000 in Charlotte equals in Birmingham | $47,070 | ||
| $100,000 in Charlotte equals in Birmingham | $94,141 | ||
| $150,000 in Charlotte equals in Birmingham | $141,211 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.