Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 15.0% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 74% (125.1 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $65,199 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Birmingham | Portland vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 91.6 | +15.0% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.4 | +9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 71.9 | +74.1% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 83.8 | +27.6% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 96.7 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 92.7 | +6.5% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Birmingham | $43,466 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Birmingham | $86,931 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Birmingham | $130,397 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.