Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 24.6% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 116% (155.6 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $60,210 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Birmingham | Miami vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 91.6 | +24.6% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 96.4 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 71.9 | +116.5% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 83.8 | +16.0% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 96.7 | +12.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 92.7 | +14.9% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Birmingham | $40,140 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Birmingham | $80,280 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Birmingham | $120,420 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.