Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 3.6% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $98,293 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Albuquerque, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher