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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 3.8% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 10% (79.0 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $72,284 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Birmingham | St. Louis vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 91.6 | +3.8% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 96.4 | +3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 71.9 | +10.0% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 83.8 | -16.6% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 96.7 | +2.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 92.7 | -1.8% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Birmingham | $48,189 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Birmingham | $96,378 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Birmingham | $144,567 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.