Austin, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 32.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,572 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Austin, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher