Birmingham

United Kingdom Above global median · +15.6% (3-bed)

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Birmingham is one of the pricier markets here. A 3-bedroom home runs about +15.6% versus the global median of $276k.

Median purchase price

1-bedroom $171,000 +22.1% vs global median $140k

2-bedroom $226,000 +14.7% vs global median $197k

3-bedroom $319,000 +15.6% vs global median $276k

Cost of living & rent

Cost of living 70.2 NYC = 100, excl. rent Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Earnings & affordability

Local purchasing power 140.1 NYC = 100 Numbeo Updated Jul 2026 medium confidence

Income tax (effective)

Income tax · low earner 18.0% effective, on ~$30k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · mid earner 27.0% effective, on ~$75k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Income tax · high earner 34.0% effective, on ~$150k gross Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Quality of life

Air quality (PM2.5) 9.7 µg/m³ annual mean · WHO guideline 5 Public web research Updated Jun 2026 medium confidence

Source & date. Median home-purchase prices in USD, starter dataset v2026.1 (2026-05). Other metrics carry their own source & date on each card above. Directional figures for comparing markets — not a valuation of any specific property. Methodology →

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