Frederick, Maryland vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 19.8% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,181 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Frederick, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher