Grand Prairie, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 13.5% cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,274 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Grand Prairie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Grand Prairie, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher