Quick answer
Overall prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY metro were 93.1 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Louisville/Jefferson County is 1.6% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 9% (78.6 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Louisville/Jefferson County buys about what $73,848 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Louisville/Jefferson County | Birmingham | Louisville/Jefferson County vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.1 | 91.6 | +1.6% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.4 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 78.6 | 71.9 | +9.3% |
| Utilities | 75.0 | 83.8 | -10.6% |
| Other services | 96.8 | 96.7 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.2 | 92.7 | +0.6% |
| $50,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Birmingham | $49,232 | ||
| $100,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Birmingham | $98,464 | ||
| $150,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Birmingham | $147,695 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.