Quick answer
Overall prices in the Salt Lake City, UT metro were 100.9 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Salt Lake City is 10.1% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 72% (123.3 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Salt Lake City buys about what $68,142 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Salt Lake City | Birmingham | Salt Lake City vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 91.6 | +10.1% |
| Goods | 96.4 | 96.4 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.3 | 71.9 | +71.6% |
| Utilities | 79.0 | 83.8 | -5.7% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 96.7 | +2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.5 | 92.7 | +6.2% |
| $50,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Birmingham | $45,428 | ||
| $100,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Birmingham | $90,855 | ||
| $150,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Birmingham | $136,283 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.