Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 3.4% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 32% (94.6 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $72,567 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Birmingham | San Antonio vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 91.6 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 71.9 | +31.6% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 83.8 | -1.9% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 96.7 | -0.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 92.7 | +3.7% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Birmingham | $48,378 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Birmingham | $96,757 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Birmingham | $145,135 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.