What is a pro or con of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabamacompared to Ashland, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Tuscaloosa.

What salary do I need to live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama copmared to Ashland, Massachusetts?

A salary of $55,000 in Ashland, Massachusetts could decrease to $36,569 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ASHLAND vs. TUSCALOOSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 33.5% cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,569 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Ashland, Massachusetts

Ashland, MA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL

Compared to Ashland, Tuscaloosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% lower

Commute

27.0% lower

Health

28.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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