Quick answer
Overall prices in the Birmingham, AL metro were 91.6 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Birmingham is 1.0% less expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 16% (71.9 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Birmingham buys about what $75,780 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Birmingham | New Orleans | Birmingham vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 91.6 | 92.6 | -1.0% |
| Goods | 96.4 | 93.7 | +2.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 71.9 | 86.0 | -16.5% |
| Utilities | 83.8 | 71.2 | +17.6% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 95.7 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.7 | 98.2 | -5.7% |
| $50,000 in Birmingham equals in New Orleans | $50,520 | ||
| $100,000 in Birmingham equals in New Orleans | $101,040 | ||
| $150,000 in Birmingham equals in New Orleans | $151,560 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.