Fort Rucker, Alabama vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 1.7% more expensive than Fort Rucker, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,872 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Rucker, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Rucker, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Fort Rucker, Alabama
Fort Rucker, AL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Fort Rucker, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher