Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 12.5% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 64% (117.9 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $66,673 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Birmingham | Dallas vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 91.6 | +12.5% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 96.4 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 71.9 | +64.1% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 83.8 | +8.2% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 96.7 | +3.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 92.7 | +9.4% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Birmingham | $44,449 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Birmingham | $88,897 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Birmingham | $133,346 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.