Quick answer
Overall prices in the Birmingham, AL metro were 91.6 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Birmingham is 10.8% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 35% (71.9 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Birmingham buys about what $84,086 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Birmingham | Hartford | Birmingham vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 91.6 | 102.7 | -10.8% |
| Goods | 96.4 | 97.3 | -1.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 71.9 | 110.2 | -34.8% |
| Utilities | 83.8 | 144.9 | -42.1% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 102.7 | -5.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.7 | 104.8 | -11.5% |
| $50,000 in Birmingham equals in Hartford | $56,057 | ||
| $100,000 in Birmingham equals in Hartford | $112,114 | ||
| $150,000 in Birmingham equals in Hartford | $168,171 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.