Bloomington, Indiana vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 1.0% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,389 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
19% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Bloomington, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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