🇺🇸 AL, United States · #148 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Birmingham

5.2% below the United States average

Ranked #148 of 538 cities · More expensive than 72.5% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Birmingham

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,051/mo USD 788/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 1,830/mo USD 1,373/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-5.2% Average
Rent
-7.5% Average
Groceries
+0.8% Average
Restaurants
-17.3% Affordable
Purchasing Power
-34.5% Very weak

Living in Birmingham: What to Expect

Birmingham is average by global standards (ranked #148 of 538 cities). It is 5.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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