Quick answer
Overall prices in the Oklahoma City, OK metro were 90.4 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Oklahoma City is 1.3% less expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 3% (73.9 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Oklahoma City buys about what $76,025 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Oklahoma City | Birmingham | Oklahoma City vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 90.4 | 91.6 | -1.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 73.9 | 71.9 | +2.8% |
| Utilities | 74.1 | 83.8 | -11.6% |
| Other services | 95.5 | 96.7 | -1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.8 | 92.7 | +0.1% |
| $50,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Birmingham | $50,684 | ||
| $100,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Birmingham | $101,367 | ||
| $150,000 in Oklahoma City equals in Birmingham | $152,051 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.