Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 6.7% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,354 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fayetteville, NC vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Fayetteville, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher