Quick answer
Overall prices in the Nashville, TN metro were 96.3 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Nashville is 5.1% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 46% (104.6 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Nashville buys about what $71,346 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Nashville | Birmingham | Nashville vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 96.3 | 91.6 | +5.1% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.4 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.6 | 71.9 | +45.6% |
| Utilities | 72.0 | 83.8 | -14.1% |
| Other services | 95.1 | 96.7 | -1.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 95.7 | 92.7 | +3.2% |
| $50,000 in Nashville equals in Birmingham | $47,564 | ||
| $100,000 in Nashville equals in Birmingham | $95,128 | ||
| $150,000 in Nashville equals in Birmingham | $142,691 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.