Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 16.4% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 81% (130.2 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $64,435 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Birmingham | Sacramento vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 91.6 | +16.4% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 96.4 | +9.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 71.9 | +81.3% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 83.8 | +80.5% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 96.7 | +3.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 92.7 | +9.3% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Birmingham | $42,957 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Birmingham | $85,914 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Birmingham | $128,870 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.