Quick answer
Overall prices in the Orlando, FL metro were 101.4 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Orlando is 10.7% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 72% (123.4 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Orlando buys about what $67,772 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Orlando | Birmingham | Orlando vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.4 | 91.6 | +10.7% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 96.4 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.4 | 71.9 | +71.7% |
| Utilities | 87.2 | 83.8 | +4.0% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 96.7 | +2.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 92.7 | +9.4% |
| $50,000 in Orlando equals in Birmingham | $45,181 | ||
| $100,000 in Orlando equals in Birmingham | $90,363 | ||
| $150,000 in Orlando equals in Birmingham | $135,544 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.