Quick answer
Overall prices in the Jacksonville, FL metro were 99.5 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Jacksonville is 8.6% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 53% (109.8 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Jacksonville buys about what $69,090 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Jacksonville | Birmingham | Jacksonville vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 99.5 | 91.6 | +8.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.4 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 109.8 | 71.9 | +52.8% |
| Utilities | 87.5 | 83.8 | +4.4% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 96.7 | +2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 92.7 | +7.4% |
| $50,000 in Jacksonville equals in Birmingham | $46,060 | ||
| $100,000 in Jacksonville equals in Birmingham | $92,119 | ||
| $150,000 in Jacksonville equals in Birmingham | $138,179 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.