Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 15.4% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 104% (146.9 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $64,976 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Birmingham | Denver vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 91.6 | +15.4% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 96.4 | +4.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 71.9 | +104.5% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 83.8 | +4.8% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 96.7 | +2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 92.7 | +14.1% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Birmingham | $43,317 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Birmingham | $86,635 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Birmingham | $129,952 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.