Fort Myers, Florida vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 9.7% cheaper than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,635 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, FL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Fort Myers, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher