Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 23.9% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 137% (170.4 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $60,523 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Birmingham | Los Angeles vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 91.6 | +23.9% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 96.4 | +10.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 71.9 | +137.2% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 83.8 | +89.2% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 96.7 | +7.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 92.7 | +22.3% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Birmingham | $40,348 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Birmingham | $80,697 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Birmingham | $121,045 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.