Fairfax, Virginia vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 41.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,042 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Fairfax, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower