Hamilton, Alabama vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 17.0% more expensive than Hamilton, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $58,489 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamilton, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Hamilton, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Hamilton, Alabama
Hamilton, AL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Hamilton, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher