Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 3.3% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 0% (72.0 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $72,602 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Birmingham | Pittsburgh vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 91.6 | +3.3% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 96.4 | +4.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 71.9 | +0.2% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 83.8 | +28.5% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 96.7 | +1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 92.7 | -0.3% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Birmingham | $48,401 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Birmingham | $96,803 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Birmingham | $145,204 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.