Quick answer
Overall prices in the Providence, RI metro were 101.8 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Providence is 11.1% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 45% (103.9 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Providence buys about what $67,536 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Providence | Birmingham | Providence vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.8 | 91.6 | +11.1% |
| Goods | 97.1 | 96.4 | +0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.9 | 71.9 | +44.5% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 83.8 | +77.6% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 96.7 | +5.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.7 | 92.7 | +11.8% |
| $50,000 in Providence equals in Birmingham | $45,024 | ||
| $100,000 in Providence equals in Birmingham | $90,047 | ||
| $150,000 in Providence equals in Birmingham | $135,071 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.