Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 4.1% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 22% (87.6 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $72,070 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Birmingham | Cincinnati vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 91.6 | +4.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 71.9 | +21.9% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 83.8 | +8.5% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 96.7 | +2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 92.7 | +4.8% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Birmingham | $48,047 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Birmingham | $96,093 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Birmingham | $144,140 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.