Hartford, Connecticut vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 6.2% cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $46,892 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Hartford, Connecticut
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Hartford, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower