Quick answer
Overall prices in the Tampa, FL metro were 100.9 vs 91.6 in Birmingham, AL in 2024 (US = 100), so Tampa is 10.1% more expensive than Birmingham; housing rents differ by 75% (125.8 vs 71.9). A $75,000 income in Tampa buys about what $68,127 buys in Birmingham, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Tampa | Birmingham | Tampa vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 91.6 | +10.1% |
| Goods | 95.5 | 96.4 | -1.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.8 | 71.9 | +75.1% |
| Utilities | 88.5 | 83.8 | +5.6% |
| Other services | 97.6 | 96.7 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.3 | 92.7 | +11.4% |
| $50,000 in Tampa equals in Birmingham | $45,418 | ||
| $100,000 in Tampa equals in Birmingham | $90,836 | ||
| $150,000 in Tampa equals in Birmingham | $136,253 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.